And they say history doesn't mean anything. Germany had been mostly rubbish coming into Euro 2020 (in 2021), but as soon as you pit them against Portugal, they dazzle. No surprise, according to precedent - Die Nationalmannschaft have absolutely owned Portugal throughout Cristiano Ronaldo's otherwise storied international career, handing CR7 FIVE losses in major tourneys. The victory means Matt and Nik are in a fairly buoyant mood for this one, recounting what went right for Jogi and the boys, thinking about what might lay ahead in the Group F finale, and which Bundesliga performers on other national teams have stood out so far.

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