Portugal National Football Team vs Slovenia National Football Team Stats

Portugal recently faced Slovenia in the Euro 2024 round of 16, where they narrowly advanced after a tense 0-0 draw that went to penalties. Portugal dominated possession (72.1%) but struggled to break down Slovenia’s defense, despite several attempts, particularly from Cristiano Ronaldo. Although Ronaldo missed a penalty during extra time, he successfully converted his shot in the shootout. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa was crucial, saving three Slovenian penalties and helping Portugal secure a 3-0 shootout victory, setting them up for a quarter-final match against France.

Slovenia defended resiliently throughout, with goalkeeper Jan Oblak making key saves. Though Slovenia created few chances, Benjamin Sesko came close to scoring in the final minutes of extra time, only to be denied by Costa. Despite Portugal’s shot attempts and offensive pressure, they struggled to produce clear chances, underscoring the strength of Slovenia’s back line in a highly competitive match.

Date: November 11, 2024
Venue: Frankfurt Arena
Final Score: Slovenia 0 – 0 Portugal (Portugal won on penalties)

Key Highlights

• Jan Oblak made several crucial saves, including a penalty stop.
• Benjamin Šeško had a near goal in the final minutes of extra time.
• The team’s defense held Portugal to 0 goals in regular and extra time.

Substitutions

• Miha Zajc replaced Benjamin Verbič in the 70th minute.
• Jure Balkovec came on for Gregor Sikošek in the 85th minute.

Match Stats

• Possession: Slovenia 28% – 72% Portugal
• Total Shots: Slovenia 5 – 12 Portugal
• Shots on Target: Slovenia 1 – 4 Portugal

Formation: 4-3-3

Individual Player Stats

Player	Minutes Played	Passes Completed	Tackles	Interceptions	Shots
Jan Oblak	120	25	1	2	0

Match Events Timeline

Minute	Event	Details
22′	Yellow Card	Petar Stojanović (Slovenia)
75′	Substitution	Miha Zajc for Benjamin Verbič

Penalty Shootout Results

Player	Team	Result	Score Progression
Cristiano Ronaldo	Portugal	Goal	Portugal 1 – 0 Slovenia
Benjamin Šeško	Slovenia	Miss	Portugal 1 – 0 Slovenia

Team Comparison

Stat	Slovenia	Portugal
Possession	28%	72%
Shots on Target	1	4
Pass Accuracy	78%	89%

Upcoming Matches

Date	Opponent	Competition	Venue
November 18, 2024	Italy	Euro 2024 Quarterfinal	Munich Stadium

Player Performance Ratings

Player	Position	Rating (out of 10)
Jan Oblak	Goalkeeper	8.5

Injuries and Suspensions

Player	Reason	Expected Return
Miha Zajc	Minor Hamstring Strain	Next Match

Previous Matches Against Portugal

Date	Competition	Result	Score
March 24, 2022	World Cup Qualifier	Loss	0-2

Positional Heatmap Stats

Position Group	Clearances	Shots	Passes
Defenders	18	2	75

Positional Heatmap Stats

Position Group	Clearances	Shots	Passes
Defenders	18	2	75