Can Portugal break the historical curse?

EURO 2016 witnessed many historical curses being broken and it is possible that the final match will have more surprises.

Spain have not lost to Italy in a major tournament since 1994.

Before the round of 16 match of EURO 2016, Spain was the nemesis of Italy. Specifically, since the 1-2 defeat at the 1994 World Cup, the Bulls have not suffered any more defeats against their opponents in major tournaments. In fact, Spain has only lost to Italy once in 11 encounters, including friendly matches.

Since the 1994 World Cup, Spain met Italy at EURO 2008 and EURO 2012, receiving 1 more draw and 2 wins, including a 4-0 massacre in the EURO 2012 final.

Pelle scores the decisive goal to help Italy overcome Spain

However, in the round of 16 of EURO 2016, an extremely resilient Italy broke Spain's curse with a 2-0 victory. The goals were scored by Giorgio Chiellini and Graziano Pelle.

Germany have not beaten Italy in major tournaments.

If Spain is the nemesis of Italy, the Mediterranean boys are the unwanted opponents of Germany. In all the major tournaments where the two teams have faced each other, the best result the Panzers have achieved is only a draw.

Germany happy after nerve-wracking victory over Italy on penalties

However, this 54-year curse finally ended in the quarter-finals of EURO 2016. In the fateful penalty shootout, the Germans proved to be more resilient than the Italians and won the match.

France have not beaten Germany at a major tournament since 1958.

EURO 2016 was a strange tournament when Italy beat Spain for the first time in a major tournament since 1994, Germany beat Italy for the first time in history and France also made a miracle against Germany for the first time since 1958.

Since their 6-3 win at the 1958 World Cup, France had never enjoyed another victory over Germany at a major tournament until the semi-finals of EURO 2016.

Griezmann sinks Germany

With the brilliance of Antoine Griezmann and the support of tens of thousands of home fans, Les Bleus made Germany regret when they defeated their opponent with a score of 2-0.

Portugal have not beaten France in major tournaments.

If Portugal had to pick a nemesis in Europe, they would have to pick France. The two teams have met three times in major tournaments (two at the EURO, one at the World Cup) and the Iberian boys have lost to their opponents all the time.

Historically, Portugal have lost 18 times to France and won only 5 times in 24 matches. Portugal’s last victory was in a friendly in 1975. Since then, “European Brazil” has lost all 10 matches against France.

Can Ronaldo defy history?

The voice of history is very important, but in a tournament where jinxes are broken one after another, Ronaldo and his teammates have their own confidence. At Stade de France on the night of July 11, who knows what surprises will happen.

However, Portugal should also remember that EURO 2016 does not bless everyone. Thomas Muller is still a "black turtle" at the continent's big festival. After 2 EURO tournaments, the 26-year-old striker has not scored any goals, although he has scored 12 goals in the EURO qualifiers./.

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