In a thrilling matchup, Portugal won on penalties against Slovenia, a victory that was undoubtedly a miracle for them. Despite the team's overall underperformance, they managed to advance. Throughout the game, Portugal's style looked too soft and the attacking players failed to perform as well as they should.
Although Ronaldo tried his best on the field, the years were not forgiving, and his performance at key moments was indeed not as good as before, and he missed many good opportunities to score. Meanwhile, Silva and Fernandes were disappointing. Portugal's attack was lacked in organization and discipline, making it lethargic to watch and the spectacle of the game greatly reduced.
The performance at the back could only be described as barely passing, and the opponent did not get many scoring opportunities. Today's Portugal is significantly different from Belgium of yesteryear. The reason is simple: Portugal are lacking a real centre-forward, and the backline needs experienced veterans.
In extra-time, Portugal also failed to capitalise on their chances. An interesting phenomenon of this European Championship is that many teams have scored opportunities but have repeatedly wasted them, and it seems that the lack of a central striker has become a common problem. While Portugal excelled in penalty shoot-outs, with goalkeepers playing a key role in saving penalties, it was rare for opponents to fail to score a goal.
To sum up, this European Championship match shows us that Ronaldo's form has indeed declined. The former football superstar looked overwhelmed in the game and couldn't break through opposition defences as easily as he used to. His shooting skills and pace have diminished, making it impossible for him to score for Portugal at crucial moments.
However, we can't deny that Cristiano Ronaldo is still a key player in the Portuguese team. His experience and leadership are crucial to the team. His presence provides confidence and support to the other players, making the whole team more united and orderly.
In addition to Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese team has other good players. Silva and Fernandes are still world-class players despite their poor performances in this game. Their quality and potential cannot be overlooked, and as long as they can adjust their form, it is believed that they can bring more goals and wins to Portugal in future games.
Overall, Portugal's victory, while somewhat fluke, also showed their tenacity and determination. They came out on penalties and showed their quality and teamwork. Although they have some problems and shortcomings in the game, they still have the opportunity to improve and improve in future games.
This European Championship has shown us that Ronaldo's form has declined, but that doesn't mean he has lost his competitiveness. He remains a key player in the Portugal squad and his experience and leadership are vital to the team. We look forward to seeing him rediscover his form in future competitions and bring more victories and honours to the Portuguese team.