@FCBayernEN: English referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed to officiate #GER against #POR on Saturday. #EURO2020 https://ift.tt/3gxGLfR
@FCBayernEN: #GER XI against #POR:
Neuer (c) -
Ginter, Hummels, Rüdiger -
Kimmich, Kroos, Gündogan, Gosens -
Havertz, Müller -
Gnabry
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Neuer (c) -
Ginter, Hummels, Rüdiger -
Kimmich, Kroos, Gündogan, Gosens -
Havertz, Müller -
Gnabry
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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sPCzD-X2UEbZUyhJTJeVGGDXueI=/0x0:4605x3070/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69476400/1324406473.0.jpg">Portugal v Germany - UEFA Euro 2020: Group F</a>Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesIn a surprising turn of events, Germany produced a sensational display to keep their Euro 2020 qualification hopes alive.Well, that wasn’t expected. At all. After losing 1-0 in their Euro 2020 opening game against France, Germany dispatched reigning champions Portugal with a resounding 4-2 victory at <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>’s Allianz Arena stadium. Joachim Löw’s men remained in control for the vast majority of the match and showed great fight as they came back to score four goals after conceding Portugal’s opener in the 15th minute. So, who were the standout performers from the match? Let’s take a look:<strong>Jersey swap: Cristiano Ronaldo</strong>Ronaldo may not be a one-man army anymore but against Germany, the 36-year old was Portugal’s best player on the pitch. Captain Ronaldo worked hard throughout the match and proved to be a constant source of worry for the German backline.<strong>Der Kaiser: Joshua Kimmich</strong><a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/A2gLl7Mw7vm6ez9-dAcP1LjOI_E=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22669134/1324416483.jpg">Portugal v Germany - UEFA Euro 2020 Group F</a> Photo by Andre Weening/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesIt doesn’t matter if it is at right back or in midfield, Joshua Kimmich has it in him to exert his influence from anywhere on the pitch. Most of Germany’s game in the first half went through Kimmich, especially in the attacking phase. The 26-year old’s chemistry with his Bayern teammates was on point, with the likes of Serge Gnabry and Thomas Müller often benefitting from Kimmich’s vision. A solid outing for the future captain that included an assist to Gosens.<strong>Fußballgott: Toni Kroos</strong>Germany remained in <em>Kroos-control</em> throughout the majority of the match, with the <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a> man registering team-high 109 touches, 85 passes and 4 interceptions.Toni Kroos against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/POR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#POR</a>
◉ Most touches (104)
◉ Most passes (85)
◉ Most tackles (4)
◉ Most crosses (4)
◉ Most fouls won (3)
Bossing the midfield. <a href="https://t.co/Co18dv2gWl">pic.twitter.com/Co18dv2gWl</a>— Squawka Football (@Squawka) <a href="https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/1406316849722183681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2021</a>It was a much-improved performance from the 31-year old, after his lacklustre display against France. Kroos did what he does best, anticipating his opponent’s moves, dictating his team’s tempo and acting as a safe passing option by recycling possession.<strong>Der Bomber: Robin Gosens</strong><a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/pMRJl9XoErIatUIaG8YU2f7LbuI=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22669140/1324416527.jpg">Portugal v Germany - UEFA Euro 2020 Group F</a> Photo by Andre Weening/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesPortugal had absolutely no answer to Robin Gosens’ threat on the left flank. Call it Jogi Löw’s brilliance or a mishap from Fernando Santos, Portugal simply couldn’t keep an intact shape to counter Germany’s width and often times, shifted to the right-side when <em>Die Mannschaft</em> moved the ball between the likes of Kimmich and Matthias Ginter. As a result, Gosens was often left unmarked and his constant runs into the box overwhelmed Ruben Dias and co, especially when the play was switched. The Atalanta left-back was able to display his fine footballing qualities, scoring Germany’s crucial opening goal and assisting Kai Havertz in the second-half.<strong>Meister of the match: Thomas Müller</strong>This time, Bayern Munich vice-captain Thomas Müller didn’t need to score a hat…
◉ Most touches (104)
◉ Most passes (85)
◉ Most tackles (4)
◉ Most crosses (4)
◉ Most fouls won (3)
Bossing the midfield. <a href="https://t.co/Co18dv2gWl">pic.twitter.com/Co18dv2gWl</a>— Squawka Football (@Squawka) <a href="https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/1406316849722183681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2021</a>It was a much-improved performance from the 31-year old, after his lacklustre display against France. Kroos did what he does best, anticipating his opponent’s moves, dictating his team’s tempo and acting as a safe passing option by recycling possession.<strong>Der Bomber: Robin Gosens</strong><a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/pMRJl9XoErIatUIaG8YU2f7LbuI=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22669140/1324416527.jpg">Portugal v Germany - UEFA Euro 2020 Group F</a> Photo by Andre Weening/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesPortugal had absolutely no answer to Robin Gosens’ threat on the left flank. Call it Jogi Löw’s brilliance or a mishap from Fernando Santos, Portugal simply couldn’t keep an intact shape to counter Germany’s width and often times, shifted to the right-side when <em>Die Mannschaft</em> moved the ball between the likes of Kimmich and Matthias Ginter. As a result, Gosens was often left unmarked and his constant runs into the box overwhelmed Ruben Dias and co, especially when the play was switched. The Atalanta left-back was able to display his fine footballing qualities, scoring Germany’s crucial opening goal and assisting Kai Havertz in the second-half.<strong>Meister of the match: Thomas Müller</strong>This time, Bayern Munich vice-captain Thomas Müller didn’t need to score a hat…
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Q1EO2Y5GY2TT7yFLEt02e57Cs08=/386x289:1121x779/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69477285/1324422920.0.jpg">Portugal v Germany - UEFA Euro 2020: Group F</a>Photo by Markus Gilliar/GES-Sportfoto via Getty ImagesGermany did well to get by Portugal at the Euro 2020 tournament.<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2021/6/19/22540973/portugal-vs-germany-lineups-live-stream-how-to-watch-euros-updates-highlights">Die Folgen: Germany’s much needed 4-2 win over Portugal (Bavarian Football Works)</a>After falling behind early, Germany showed some...fight (!?) and battled back to throttle Portugal in match where several <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> players played key roles:Captain Obvious Alert: Cristiano Ronaldo is really, really good. That is a talented Portugal side, but Ronaldo is still their engine and as he goes, they go.I was <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2021/6/18/22540610/podcast-germany-portugal-euro-2020-2021-cristiano-ronaldo-muller-kimmich-fernandes-goretzka-werner">super worried about the quick counter attacks</a> by Portugal and that is ultimately how they scored their first goal (by Ronaldo).Joshua Kimmich and Robin Gosens being the deepest players on Ronaldo’s goal is damning for the three center-backs. What’s the point of playing with 5 “defenders” if the three players acting as the foundation can’t adequately be prepared for the one tactic that everyone knew would be an issue?Germany’s lack of creativity and precision in the final third again was a major issue early, but it got....better! Much better, in fact!Thomas Müller was on his game. Seconds before Müller, Joshua Kimmich, Robin Gosens, and Kai Havertz combined on Germany’s first goal, Müller was begging for Havertz to make the run in toward the goal. Havertz’s eventual sprint toward the net caused an own goal.That initial goal sparked confidence and energy and Germany which caused yet another own goal. Pressure creates offense and Germany put a vice grip on Portugal.Truthfully, I felt like Ronaldo’s goal and the second one goal for Germany could have easily been ruled offside. Both would have been marginal offside rulings, but on another day, I could definitely see those decisions go the other way.Müller’s pressing and energy is just immense for Germany. Müller is a catalyst for Germany and was absolutely fantastic on the day.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/POR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#POR</a> 2-4 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GER?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GER</a>: Top 10 Performers <a href="https://t.co/MoFwTHxNEY">pic.twitter.com/MoFwTHxNEY</a>— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhoScored/status/1406315765775675393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2021</a>Joshua Kimmich was terrific as well.Gosens continued his strong game with a beautiful ball on Havertz’s goal — Germany’s third of the game.Havertz was at his best when darting toward the goal. People don’t realize how explosive of an athlete that he is. That burst on Germany’s third goal prevented a potential offside call if the ball reached Serge Gnabry.Kimmich’s cross to Gosens was perfect and it capped off Gosens’ all-world day. What a beautiful header!Gosens just made himself some money on Saturday…like a lot of money. That was a good of a performance as he has had wearing Germany’s colors.Portugal’s second goal was a product of absolutely horrendous defending from Germany. From Ginter keeping Portugal onside to Antonio Rüdiger, Marcel Halstenberg, and Emre Can running around like chickens with their respective heads cut off, it was…bad.Not getting why Niklas Süle is <em>persona non grata</em> everywhere in Germany these days. It was good to see him eventually check in, along with Leon Goretzka. Both players acquitted themselves very nicely during their time on the pitch.İlkay Gündoğan was not great again and it looks like it is time for…
Kicker's player ratings for #POR vs #GER https://t.co/8xaNtfIv35— Bayern & Die Mannschaft (@eMiaSanMia) Jun 20, 2021
June 21, 2021 at 01:36AM
Kicker's player ratings for #POR vs #GER https://t.co/8xaNtfIv35 TweetLink via Twitter https://twitter.com/eMiaSanMia
June 21, 2021 at 01:36AM
Kicker's player ratings for #POR vs #GER https://t.co/8xaNtfIv35 TweetLink via Twitter https://twitter.com/eMiaSanMia
@FCBayernEN: Likely #FRA XI against #POR according to @lequipe:
Lloris - Koundé, Varane, Kimpembe, Hernández - Pogba, Kanté, Tolisso - Griezmann, Benzema, Mbappéi
Lloris - Koundé, Varane, Kimpembe, Hernández - Pogba, Kanté, Tolisso - Griezmann, Benzema, Mbappéi
@FCBayernEN: Lucas Hernández and Corentin Tolisso start for #FRA against #POR
Kick-off: 21:00. #EURO2020 https://ift.tt/3gXgbvF
Kick-off: 21:00. #EURO2020 https://ift.tt/3gXgbvF