Ronaldo Leads Portugal Against Turkey in Crucial Euro Showdown

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal clash with Turkey in their second group match at Euro 2024. Both teams opened with wins, and a victory here could secure a first-place finish in the group. Ronaldo, determined to add to his record 14 goals in the competition, leads Portugal once more.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal squad face Turkey in their pivotal second group match at Euro 2024. Both teams commenced their campaigns with victories, with Portugal defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 and Turkey overcoming Georgia 3-1. This exciting fixture is set to kick off at 6 pm local time (1600 GMT) in Dortmund.

The 39-year-old Ronaldo, once benched at the World Cup 2022, is now a key starter under new coach Roberto Martinez. Ronaldo captained and played the full match against the Czechs without scoring. Expect more space and attacking opportunities for Portugal against an offensively-minded Turkey team, unlike the defensive Czech approach.

Turkey's standout player, Arda Guler, will be crucial to watch. The 19-year-old Real Madrid midfielder netted a memorable goal against Georgia, becoming the youngest debut scorer at a European Championship, surpassing Ronaldo's record.

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