Anyone tuning into the first half after the pulsating Germany vs Spain quarter-final was rapidly brought down to earth as Portugal and France played out a largely underwhelming opening 45 minutes. The teams’ combined expected goals total at half-time was 0.15, the lowest at any match at Euro 2024.

France has beaten Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout to reach the European Championship semifinals to end Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to win the title in his last appearance at the tournament.

France squeezed through after a tense battle ended without a goal in 120 minutes, João Félix’s shootout miss proving decisive. Scott Murray was watching