Portugal vs Hungary: Three vital points

(Baonghean.vn) - Considered one of the top candidates for the EURO 2016 championship. However, what Ronaldo and his teammates have shown after 2 matches against "weak" teams like Iceland and Austria is disappointing. Therefore, in the battle with the team leading Group F Hungary, Ronaldo and his teammates must do everything to win all 3 points if they do not want to pack their bags and go home early.

In recent years, Portugal has emerged as a formidable force on the continent as well as at the world level. This is because, in addition to regularly participating and advancing deep into major tournaments, the team from the peninsula is also known as the Brazil of Europe when they perform a graceful style of play like real Samba dancers.

Perhaps what the maroon-colored team is lacking is a championship in a major tournament to be recognized as a real giant and not just a potential candidate.

Ronaldo and his teammates are determined to defeat Hungary to get a ticket to the next round.

Entering this year's EURO finals, Portugal with a squad of quality players, notably superstar Ronaldo, who is shining in the Real Madrid galaxy shirt, is expected to bring the European Seleccao to the pinnacle of glory for the winner.

Especially when in the group stage, coach Fernando Santos's team was in a group that was considered easy with the participation of mid-level teams such as Austria, Iceland, Hungary. Therefore, before the opening match, most football experts and fans assessed that it would not be difficult for the European Seleccao to convincingly pass the group stage.

However, football always has some interesting surprises. Looking at the situation in this group, many people cannot believe their eyes when the leading team is Hungary, a team that has been absent from continental and world competitions for a long time.

Meanwhile, the team that is expected to have top attacking stars like Ronaldo, Nani… is showing a weak and lifeless performance as it has not been able to find a victory for itself after 2 matches.

It is worth mentioning that Portugal still performed a flashy and overwhelming style of play compared to their opponents. However, what they lacked was the ability to finish, which was the reason why coach Fernando Santos's team was held to a 1-1 draw by a lesser-known team like Iceland in their first match, and then they were also unable to penetrate the Austrian team's net once on a day when Ronaldo missed a penalty. With 2 draws and 2 points, Portugal is making it difficult for themselves on the way to the knockout round.

If they want to continue, the maroon team must defeat the team considered the "Dark Horse" Hungary. This is not an easy task for coach Fernando Santos's team, especially in the context of Ronaldo and his teammates being psychologically and haunted by the fear of leaving the tournament early like they encountered at the World Cup 2 years ago.

The Hungarian national team is showing very impressive form at this year's EURO.

On the other hand, the Hungarian team coming to EURO 2016 is not highly rated. However, coach Bernd Storck's team is showing an impressive performance when defeating Austria with a score of 2 goals to nil in the first match, then they held Iceland with a score of 1-1. With 4 points after 2 matches played, Hungary is holding the advantage in Group F. In the final group stage match against Portugal, they only need a draw to at least win 2nd place. If they defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's team tonight, Hungary will finish the group stage at EURO 2016 in the top position.

Hungary's strength is not the attractive attacking style and imposing the style of play on the opponent, but instead the efficiency in playing based on a very pragmatic football philosophy of tight defense, quick counter-attacks and decisive blows to finish off the opponent. This is something that Pepe and his teammates on the Portuguese side must be wary of if they do not want to regret.

Although it is difficult, but as a big and individual team, Portugal will certainly do everything to defeat the opponent to win 3 important points, which means a ticket to the round of 16 of the strongest teams in Europe. Especially when coach Fernando Santos's team is showing superiority in the past head-to-head record between the two teams (7 wins, 3 draws).

With the mentality of a big team and Ronaldo's desire to score to erase doubts about his performance after 2 previous lackluster matches. It is very possible that Portugal will know how to overcome difficulties, defeat Hungary to continue the journey to conquer the Silver Cup that they are longing to hold.

Cao Anh