On July 2nd, Portugal advanced to the Round of 16 in the European Championship after defeating Slovenia 3-0 on penalties, setting up a quarterfinal clash against favorites France. This match will feature a highly anticipated showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe.
France’s leading star is undoubtedly Mbappe, whose performance will be crucial to Les Bleus’ title hopes. For Portugal, Ronaldo remains the undisputed leader. The duel between Mbappe and Ronaldo in the quarterfinal will be a major talking point.
This will also be a battle of generations between Real Madrid legends! Mbappe joined Real Madrid this summer, becoming a new member of the Galactic Fleet. He will face Ronaldo, a historic figure for Real Madrid. During his time at Real Madrid, Ronaldo won four Ballon d’Or awards and four Champions League titles, becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer and holding a significant position in their history.
For Mbappe, Ronaldo is his biggest idol. Mbappe has never hidden his admiration and love for Ronaldo, making this direct confrontation with his idol particularly special for him.
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