Hungary vs Portugal Match Preview 15 June 2021

The defending champions are playing their opening match tonight!

The ‘Group of Death’ games begin with the match between the national teams of Hungary and Portugal. France, Germany, Hungary, and Portugal are the national teams playing in the toughest group at the UEFA Euro 2020. So tonight, current champions, Portugal, will get the ball rolling against Hungary, and try to win their first points.

Hungary is considered the underdog in this group, but they have a great team this year, with many talented players, and excellent team spirit. Marco Rossi definitely turned out to be a master tactician, putting together a great team that grinds out results one game at a time. The Hungarians are unbeaten in their last 11 games. In the World Cup qualification race they are second best in Group I, behind England. These facts must make the rest of the competitors of Group F aware that Hungary poses a real danger in this tournament. So tonight, the Magyars are all set to bring their best against the Portuguese crew, and make this game a very exciting football show.

Portugal, on the other hand, must proceed to the next stage of the tournament in order to meet the high expectations the footballing world has of them. So in tonight’s match, only a win will be considered a success. Fernando Santos believes in the abilities of his squad, and the experience they have in big games and tournaments. So there is no doubt that Portugal will go on the offensive from kick-off, and go for the 3 points. Their captain Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest football superstars of all time, so under his wing, the Portuguese team will definitely try to make historic success by winning back-to-back UEFA Euro trophies.

We are expecting a total football approach, with plenty of chances, and rightful dominance by the Portuguese team. So more than one goal and a win for the Portuguese is definitely on the cards for tonight.

So turn your screen on, watch the opening game of the ‘Group of Death’, and witness the football abilities of the defending champions and the tough team of Hungary.