3) Rui Patricio, the Man of the Match?
In a tournament where the goalkeepers have excelled, it was pretty apt that it was the custodian of the champions who produced a phenomenal performance in between the sticks. Rui Patricio saved his best for the most important game of his career yet. He pulled off save after save, notable ones being Sissoko’s two fierce strikes and Antoine Griezmann’s floating header which he tipped over.
His decision making was also very handy when it came to defending set-pieces and crosses coming in from the fullbacks. With seven saves in total, he kept the eventual champions in the game. It was a display worthy of being awarded the Man of the Match. Joao Mario is also in with a shout thanks to a tireless performance.
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