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Cristiano Ronaldo & Karim Benzema Steal The Show In Epic Showdown!

Cristiano Ronaldo & Karim Benzema Steal The Show In Epic Showdown! Portugal drew 2-2 with France in last night’s Group F encounter at Euro 2020!

Cristiano Ronaldo & Karim Benzema Steal The Show In Epic Showdown! Portugal drew 2-2 with France in last night’s Group F encounter at Euro 2020!

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema both helped themselves to a brace each. Fortunately for both nations, they have made it into the last 16 of this edition’s European Championships.

It was Portugal who took the lead in the 31st minute through a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty. France equalised before the break through a penalty themselves, dispatched by Karim Benzema.

Cristiano Ronaldo & Karim Benzema Steal The Show In Epic Showdown!

France then took the lead 2 minutes into the second half as Benzema slotted the ball into the bottom corner past Rui Patricio. Portugal equalised on the hour mark through a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty.

France finished on top of Group F, with 5 points. The Portuguese qualify by virtue of being one of the best third placed teams.

“It was a fight and it wasn’t easy.” France coach Didier Deschamps told UEFA after the match.

“We gave them the two goals from mistakes. We tried to win it. It means we’re top and that’s the best position.

“We’re going to enjoy that and recover now as a new competition is starting.”

France forward Karim Benzema was the man of the match after his impressive performance and two goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo & Karim Benzema Steal The Show In Epic Showdown!

“I never doubted myself, but I knew there were expectations of me from the country. I managed to score and I’m going to savour it with everybody.” Benzema said.

France will play Switzerland while Portugal face #1 FIFA ranked Belgium in the round of 16.

“Now we have to think about Belgium, who are tough opponents. If we look at the rankings, they are first. But, let’s evaluate and realise what we have to do for this match.

Cristiano Ronaldo & Karim Benzema Steal The Show In Epic Showdown!

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