Old Real Madrid legend vs Real Madrid legend in prospect
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Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 22.06.24. | 12:02
Portugal face Turkey in the Saturday night derby and all eyes will be on those two remarkable players with an age gap of 20 years
Life is a miracle, and football is nothing short there, too.
You have a player, a legend, at 39 years of age, still playing at the highest possible level. And then you also have a 19-year-old teenager who is already intriguing football fans with his class and talent.
And what they have in common is definitely Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have always been a club that gathers world's most prestigious players and gems. That's what they did in the past; that's what they are doing now.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Arda Guler play today. We are all supporting Portugal but an exceptional performance from Guler. 🥳 pic.twitter.com/vIDn7B6gQ6
— IKE 9 (@Ike_gyms) June 22, 2024
The past belongs to Cristiano Ronaldo, 39.
The future belongs to Arda Guler, 19.
The age gap of 20 years between them, however, won't play an important role as Portugal and Turkey face off in the most interesting match of the day at the EURO 2024.
Both teams celebrated a victory in their respective opening games against Georgia and the Czech Republic.
They'll both push for a win to secure a place in the 1/8 finals, and we'll probably have ourselves a true spectacle to watch.
Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella still fears veteran Cristiano Ronaldo the most.
"I am not surprised by Ronaldo's career. He is a great professional, a role model, an example to others. He is coming off a 50-goal season. He has a fantastic mentality and is still a key player for Portugal, even at his age," said the former Italian national team player, now the Turkish manager.
On the other hand, Arda Guler suffered a minor injury which could be a problem for Turkey, but the Real Madrid player could also find himself in the starting XI.
"Arda is not 100 per cent ready, but I believe I will be able to count on him," said the Italian tactician.
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP STAGE
Saturday
16.00: (4.40) Georgia (3.50) Czech R. (1.85)
19.00: (5.70) Turkey (3.80) Portugal (1.63)
22.00: (1.50) Belgium (4.20) Romania (6.75)
Sunday
22.00: (5.00) Switzerland (3.70) Germany (1.80)
22.00: (2.95) Scotland (3.50) Hungary (2.50)
Monday
22.00: (7.50) Albania (4.40) Spain (1.45)
22.00: (3.05) Croatia (3.45) Italy (2.45)
***odds are subject to change***
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