At a glance of the European Cup ranking, Portugal, the Netherlands and other strong teams are out ahead of schedule, and the pattern of European football will change?

According to CCTV5 program list (January 30, 2024), yesterday, the group stage of the European Cup ended, 16 teams successfully qualified for the knockout phase, while the other 8 teams were out early. Many of the teams out of the competition are traditional strong teams in European football, such as Portugal, Netherlands, Germany and Poland

According to CCTV5 program list (January 30, 2024), yesterday, the group stage of the European Cup ended, 16 teams successfully qualified for the knockout phase, while the other 8 teams were out early. Many of the teams out of the competition are traditional strong teams in European football, such as Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, etc. Their exit has undoubtedly brought great impact and changes to the European Cup, and also makes people wonder whether the pattern of European football will change?

Portugal is the defending champion of the European Cup and the runner up of the World Cup. With a luxurious team led by World Player Ronaldo, Portugal is considered one of the hot spots to win the European Cup this year. However, Portugal's performance in the group match was not ideal. Although it defeated Hungary 3-0 in the first game, it was defeated by Germany 2-4 in the second game. In the third game, it drew 2-2 with France. Finally, it ranked the third in the group with a score of 4 points, and barely reached the knockout stage. In the 1/8 final of the knockout round, Portugal met the host Belgium. The competition between the two sides was very fierce, but Portugal's attack could not break through Belgium's defense line. Finally, Portugal lost 0-1, missed the last eight and bid farewell to the European Cup in advance.

The Netherlands is the runner up of the third European Cup and the third World Cup. With Van Dijk, Depe, Vinaldom and other strong players, the Netherlands is considered one of the dark horses of this European Cup. The Netherlands performed very well in the group match. It easily won the first place in the group by winning all three games. Both attack and defense showed a high level and was expected by the outside world. However, the Netherlands encountered unexpected troubles in the 1/8 final of the knockout round. The opponent was the Czech Republic, which was not strong enough. The Netherlands should have had the advantage, but it was weak and dull in the game. Not only did it not score any goals, but it was also scored two goals by the Czech Republic. What's worse, Van Dijk was sent off because of handball. The Netherlands lost 0-2 and was not in the top eight, Say goodbye to the European Cup in advance.

In addition to Portugal and the Netherlands, some other strong teams also encountered accidents in the group match, such as Germany, Poland, Turkey, etc. They failed to qualify for the knockout stage as expected, which also made some new faces in the European Cup ranking, such as the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Ukraine, etc. They all created their own history by virtue of their indomitable struggle and unity, It also brings new highlights to the European Cup.

At a glance of the European Cup ranking, Portugal, the Netherlands and other strong teams are out ahead of schedule, and the pattern of European football will change? This is a matter of concern and an expected answer. In the knockout phase of the European Cup, there will be more surprises and suspense, as well as more highlights and confrontations. Let's wait and see who can win the championship of the European Cup!

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