In a friendly match, Germany suffered a disheartening 2-0 loss against Colombia at home, adding to a series of setbacks they have faced in the year leading up to their hosting of Euro 2024. Meanwhile, Senegal delivered a stunning 4-2 victory over Brazil in Lisbon, with Sadio Mané scoring two goals.
The winning goals for Colombia came from Luis Díaz’s powerful header in the 54th minute and Juan Cuadrado’s penalty in the 82nd minute. This marked the first time Colombia has defeated Germany, leaving the German team to face boos from disappointed fans. Germany has been struggling lately, having needed two late goals to secure a 3-3 draw with Ukraine and suffering a 1-0 loss to Poland in their previous matches.
Since their surprising exit from the World Cup group stage, Germany, a four-time world champion, has only managed one victory in their last five matches and three victories in their last 11. Speaking about the recent loss, Germany’s coach Hansi Flick expressed his disappointment, mentioning that the team had failed to execute their planned strategies.
Flick, who took charge in 2021, is currently facing mounting pressure due to the early World Cup elimination. He highlighted that the team’s lack of confidence has been a significant factor in their recent performance. Flick emphasized the need for the team to break through this cycle and deliver a different performance in their upcoming matches.
In another notable match, Senegal secured a memorable victory over Brazil, becoming the first African team to score four goals against the Brazilians. The match started with Lucas Paquetá from Brazil scoring in the 11th minute, but Habib Diallo equalized for Senegal. An own goal from Marquinhos gave Senegal the advantage in the second half. Sadio Mané, the former Liverpool forward, sealed the victory with two goals, including a late penalty.
On a historic night, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a remarkable late goal as Portugal defeated Iceland 1-0, maintaining their flawless record in Euro 2024 qualifying Group J. This match also marked Ronaldo’s 200th international appearance, making him the first player to achieve this milestone. Ronaldo already held the record for most international appearances, surpassing previous record holder Bader al-Mutawa from Kuwait. The goal, initially ruled out for offside, was given after a VAR replay confirmed Ronaldo’s onside position. With this goal, Ronaldo extended his record as the all-time leading international goal scorer.
In other matches, Belgium secured a 3-0 victory over Estonia, with Romelu Lukaku scoring twice and Johan Bakayoko contributing his first international goal. The Belgian team faced turmoil in the lead-up to the match due to a conflict between coach Domenico Tedesco and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Despite the off-field issues, Belgium performed well and clinched the win. Additionally, Erling Haaland netted two goals in Norway’s 3-1 victory over Cyprus, helping them bounce back after a surprising defeat by Scotland in their previous game. This win propelled Norway to third place in their group.
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