The second day of the 2024 EURO Championship is underway, with France and Belgium leading the way after their impressive performances on Sunday. As the tournament progresses, fans are eager to see what Day 18 has in store.
On Monday, France will take on Belgium in Düsseldorf. With France being the pre-tournament favorites, this match is sure to be highly anticipated. Romelu Lukaku will be a player to watch as he tries to find his scoring touch after having three goals ruled out during the group stage.
Meanwhile, Portugal will face Slovenia in Frankfurt. This match could be one of the most exciting of the tournament as both teams are evenly matched and have shown impressive skills so far.
In other news, Kylian Mbappé has been making headlines for his lack of goals this summer. In an interview, he laughed off questions about his poor performance and said that he was just focusing on playing well overall. Despite this setback, Mbappé remains a valuable member of the French team and could make a big impact on Monday’s match against Belgium.
Cristiano Ronaldo is also currently experiencing his longest major tournament goal drought and will be looking to break it against Portugal on Monday evening. With both France and Portugal boasting strong lineups and skill sets, fans can expect an exciting showdown between these two teams.
Our predictions for Day 18 are France 2-0 Belgium and Portugal 3-1 Slovenia. Be sure to check out our recommended reading for more insights into Antoine Griezmann’s curious tournament performance, Lamine Yamal’s record-breaking performance at Euro 2024, and Spain’s new test as they try to recover from their poor start in Group B.
