The first round of the Europa League group stage, Group F, kicks off tomorrow at 3:00 am.
Portugal
will face the Czech Republic. This match not only concerns the advancement of the two teams, but could also witness a historical moment: if the
Cairo
debut, he will become the first player in history to play in six European Cups.
In his previous 5 Euro Cups, Crowe has played 25 games, scoring 14 goals and dishing out 9 assists. Here are his specific stats for each Euro and Portugal's results (stats sourced from Der Spin):
Euro 2004
: 2 goals and 2 assists in 6 games - Runner-up in the final against Greece
Euro 2008
: 1 goal and 3 assists in 3 games - quarter-final defeat to Germany
Euro 2012
: 3 goals in 5 games - semi-final defeat to Spain
Euro 2016
: 3 goals and 3 assists in 7 games - beat France in the final to win the title
Euro 2020
:: 5 goals and 1 assist in 4 games - 1/8 final defeat against Belgium
Crowe's outstanding performance at the Euro has made him a legend of the tournament. In tomorrow's match, he is expected to continue to set new personal records and contribute more goals and assists for Portugal. As the captain and the core, Crow's form and performance will directly affect Portugal's prospects in this year's Euro.
Portugal are seen as strong contenders at this year's Euros, with a host of talented players including Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and João Félix.Crowe's experience and leadership will be an important factor in the team's quest for the title.
Tomorrow's early morning match will be a major historical moment, as Crowe is expected to become the first player to play in 6 European Cups. His fantastic performances in the previous 5 Euros have made him an iconic figure in the tournament. Fans are looking forward to his performance in the new Euros and hope that he will continue to bring glory to the Portuguese team.
Regardless of the result, Crow's persistence and tireless efforts will inspire more young players and his legend will continue to be written in the annals of soccer history. Let's look forward to tomorrow's match and witness another glorious moment for Crowe.
