On this star-studded night, the flames of the European Cup were rekindled, and the fierce battle of the two 1/8 finals presented a football feast for fans around the world, and the latest ownership of the quarter-finals was also revealed.
On this green field, there is both the perseverance of veterans and the shining of new stars, France and Portugal, the two football powers, although the style is very different, but it is equally exciting.
In the pinnacle showdown between France and Belgium, the French team staged a textbook-level tactical drill.
At the start of the game, the Frenchman seemed to be a little impatient under the Belgian tight defence, with a rain of shots that mostly missed the bull's-eye.
However, the wisdom of the Gallic Roosters lies in their tactical flexibility, and timely tactical adjustments allowed them to gradually grasp the initiative of the game.
Tchouameni's dynamism and Mbappe's lightning breakthrough are the distinctive labels of the French team's attack.
In the end, Muami's quasi-stunner not only gave the French team the last laugh, but also proved once again Didier Deschamps' art of substitution at crucial moments.
This victory is not only a reflection of the strength of the French team, but also a victory of their psychological quality and tactical discipline.
On the other hand, Portugal's clash with Slovenia was a psychological and technical test.
Portugal showed their hunger to win from the start, but Slovenia's tenacious defence, like an impregnable wall, allowed Ronaldo and his team-mates to return to no avail on several occasions.
The climax of the game came in the penalty shootout, and Ronaldo's tears after missing the penalty were not only demanding of his own high standards, but also the most intuitive expression of his desire to win.
But on the football field, there are always heroes who step up, and Diogo Costa's three miraculous saves not only saved Portugal, but also made himself, making this penalty shoot-out another great story in the history of Portuguese football.
Portugal's path to qualification is a perfect example of team spirit and never giving up in the face of adversity.
Two games, two victories with different styles, but they all point to one direction - the strong are always strong, but they are also full of dangers.
France and Portugal won not only because they have world-class stars, but also because they know how to adjust in the face of adversity and how to stay calm when it matters most.
Cristiano Ronaldo's tears and Costa's miracle pounce, Mbappe's breakthrough and Muami's stunner, these images will remain in the hearts of fans for a long time and become an indelible memory of Euro 2024.
And as the dust settles on the quarter-finals, the strong dialogue between Portugal and France will undoubtedly be the focus.
On one side is Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, who have a wealth of experience and the determination to win in the face of adversity; On the other side is Mbappe's France, young and impactful, and the collision of the two teams is not only a direct dialogue between the old and new generations of European champions, but also a strong desire for the highest honor in European football.
Germany vs. Spain, Switzerland vs. England, and the rest of the matchups are just as much to watch, with every game likely to become a classic and every goal going down in history.
In the world of football, there are no eternal winners, only never-ending battles.
The stage of the European Cup is the place where these fighters show themselves and write legends.
As the game progresses, every detail, every touch of the ball, can be the key to fate.
Every next game will be a contest of technology and tactics, a collision of will and courage.
Let's look forward to what kind of surprises and touches this European Cup will bring.