The European Cup

From now on, the single chapters about the European Cup will be renamed, because I think the "Watching the Game Notes and Predictions" is limited. If I don't watch the game, can't I write about it? And the chapter names are too long, so this simple one is better. Simple is good.

Unconsciously, this single chapter that I have to post every day after watching the game has persisted for thirteen days. I really admire myself.

Today, I saw on Weibo that a fan stayed up for eleven consecutive nights to watch the games, and then never woke up after falling asleep. Watching the games has also become a high-risk "industry"... Here, I would like to remind everyone to watch the games in moderation!

From the knockout stage onwards, the subsequent matches will all be at 2:45 in the morning, so you don't have to stay up all night waiting for the match to start. You can go to bed early, sleep until 2:30, and be woken up by the alarm clock. After getting up, wash your face with cold water, and then turn on the TV or computer to watch the game.

This ensures both rest time and doesn't delay watching the game.

Since adjusting my schedule and not staying up late, I have been watching the games like this, and my body doesn't feel overwhelmed.

If you feel sleepy, you can take a short half-hour nap at noon, and you will be in good spirits in the afternoon.

Having said that, let's talk about the upcoming European Cup knockout stage. Basically, there were no upsets in the group stage. If I had to say there was one, I think Greece qualifying was an upset. In Group A, Greece was originally considered to be playing a supporting role, with the Czech Republic, Russia, and the host Poland all being more powerful than them. Unexpectedly, Greece made it to the top eight in the end.

But in my opinion, their good luck should end here.

Germany is a big favorite to win the championship, and there is no reason for them to fail against Greece.

Basically, the strong teams in the European Cup top eight have qualified, ensuring the excitement of the knockout stage.

Let's not talk about the other games for now, let's talk about the first quarter-final that will start tomorrow morning.

Czech Republic vs. Portugal.

The Czech Republic is not weak, and losing to Russia by a large score in the first game may have been an accident. But I still have faith in Portugal.

Portugal is in good shape now, which can be seen from their ability to fight their way out of the group of death.

The Czech Republic may cause some trouble for Portugal, but Portugal should be able to break through the goal guarded by Čech. Even if Portugal's attack is weak, Cristiano Ronaldo's flash of brilliance may change the result. Cristiano Ronaldo has been in good shape in recent seasons. He scored twice in the last group match, which can be regarded as opening up his form in the European Cup. As a Real Madrid fan, I know Cristiano Ronaldo better. He is much more mature now than he was in the Portuguese national team before. Such a Cristiano Ronaldo is the most terrifying.

So, for the match at 2:45 tomorrow morning, I am optimistic that Portugal will defeat the Czech Republic!

As for whether the guess is accurate or not... we'll see tomorrow!

Finally, take this opportunity to ask for monthly tickets. This is a tradition and cannot be lost!

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