According to CCTV5 program list (January 20, 2024), the European Cup has entered the knockout phase, and all teams are fighting for the championship. Among them, the French team, as the defending champion and the favorite to win the championship, has attracted much attention. France's ranking in the European Cup also reflects their strength changes. method
According to CCTV5 program list (January 20, 2024), the European Cup has entered the knockout phase, and all teams are fighting for the championship. Among them, the French team, as the defending champion and the favorite to win the championship, has attracted much attention. France's ranking in the European Cup also reflects their strength changes.
In the group match, France was divided into the death group, with Germany, Portugal and Hungary in the same group. In the first match, the French team defeated the German team 1-0 with Matuydi's own goal, and got off to a good start. In the second game, the French team met the stubborn resistance of Hungary. Although Gretzman equalized the score, the French team failed to score another goal and could only draw 1-1. In the third game, France played Portugal, which was a replay of the Euro 2016 final. The two sides drew 2-2 in 90 minutes. Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice each, and France advanced to the knockout stage as the first team in the group.
The French team did not lose in the group match, but it was not easy to win. The offensive firepower of the French team has not been fully released, the cooperation between Mbape and Benzema has yet to be adapted, and the state of Gretzman is also unstable. The French team also made some mistakes in defense, giving the opponents a chance to break the goal. The ranking of the French team also declined, from the first place in the first round to the third place in the second round, and then to the fourth place in the third round.
In the knockout phase, France will face Switzerland, a team of great strength. They defeated Turkey 3-1 and drew with Wales 1-1 in the group match. Although they lost 0-3 to Italy, they also advanced to the knockout phase as the third team in the group. The main players of the Swiss team are Shakiri, Zaka, Rodriguez, etc. They have good skills and tactics, and also have a strong fighting spirit, and will not give up easily. The French team cannot underestimate the Swiss team. They must go all out to keep their championship hopes.
The rise and fall of the French team in the ranking of the European Cup reflects the change of their strength. Although France is still the most popular team to win the championship, it also faces many challenges and difficulties. The French team needs to find its best state in the knockout match and show its strong strength in order to reach the final all the way and achieve the goal of defending the championship.