Portugal and Slovenia played to a 0-0 draw after extra time, with Portugal winning 3-0 on penalties. Cristiano Ronaldo was emotional as his team secured a spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.

Unbelievable, they did well – Tedesco baffled how Lukaku and Doku failed to score.

In a thrilling match, Portugal narrowly avoided a massive upset and secured their spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals by defeating Slovenia on penalties. The hero of the night was goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who made crucial saves to deny Slovenia’s attempts.

The match also saw Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, reduced to tears after missing a penalty in extra time. The game remained goalless after 90 minutes of play, with the main talking point being Ronaldo’s free kicks. Although he had three attempts, all of them were off-target, leaving fans and pundits questioning his performance.

The tension escalated in extra time when Benjamin Sesko had a golden opportunity to score for Slovenia, but Costa’s exceptional one-on-one save denied them the chance. With no goals scored, the match was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout.

Costa once again proved his worth by saving all three of Slovenia’s spot kicks. On the other hand, Portugal’s Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Berardo Silva successfully converted their penalties, securing their team’s victory.

Portugal will now face France in the quarter-finals, setting the stage for an exciting clash between two football powerhouses. Meanwhile, Slovenia can return home with their heads held high, as they reached the knockout rounds of a major tournament for the first time.

Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling Euro 2024 journey.