This archive report was first published on 27 June 2021.
Published on June 27, 2021, Belgium and Portugal are the top favorites to win the European Championship, but only one can lead the way home this weekend.
Belgium boasts a 100% record at Euro 2020, with Roberto Martinez's men winning three consecutive matches in the group stage against Russia, Denmark, and Finland.
Romelu Lukaku has been instrumental in Belgium's success, scoring multiple goals and firmly in the chase for the Golden Boot.
Belgium's impressive form has seen them head into the round of 16 on a 12-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, with only one loss in their last 26 games.
Portugal, on the other hand, qualified for the knockout phase as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring crucial goals from the penalty spot.
Ronaldo now sits at the top of the Golden Boot leaderboard with 5 goals, but will face stiff competition from Lukaku and other top scorers.
The highly anticipated match between Belgium and Portugal is set to take place this weekend, with both teams looking to make a strong impression in the round of 16.
