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

France edged into into the semifinals of Euro 2024 after beating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout after the game finished 0-0 on Friday.