In a thrilling Euro 2024 match between Portugal and Slovenia, two of football's greatest players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, were both denied by goalkeeper Jan Oblak from the penalty spot. Despite breaking down in tears during extra-time, Ronaldo stepped up in the penalty shoot-out to secure Portugal's spot in the quarter-finals. The comparison between Ronaldo and Messi also extends to their penalty records, with Messi boasting a higher conversion rate of 82.8% compared to Ronaldo's 71.4%. However, both players have felt the pain of being denied from the spot by Oblak in the past.
Ronaldo and Messi Denied by Oblak in Euro 2024 Penalty Shootout
In a dramatic turn of events at the Euro 2024 match between Portugal and Slovenia, two of football's greatest players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, were both denied by goalkeeper Jan Oblak from the penalty spot.
Background
Ronaldo and Messi have long been considered the two most dominant players in the world, with a fierce rivalry that has captivated fans for years. Both players have won numerous individual and team awards, including multiple Ballon d'Or awards.
Euro 2024 Match
In the crucial Euro 2024 match between Portugal and Slovenia, both Ronaldo and Messi had chances to score penalties that would have given their teams a significant advantage. However, Oblak, the Slovenian goalkeeper, made two stunning saves to deny both players.
Ronaldo's penalty came in the second half with Portugal trailing 1-0. He stepped up calmly and struck the ball powerfully, but Oblak managed to get his fingertips to it and push it away. Messi's penalty came in extra time with the score level at 2-2. He also hit the ball well, but again Oblak made a superb save, diving to his left to keep the ball out.
Penalty Shootout
After the match went to a penalty shootout, Ronaldo stepped up to take Portugal's first penalty. He converted confidently, sending Oblak the wrong way. However, Messi was less fortunate, as Oblak again denied him from the spot, with the Slovenian goalkeeper reading his intentions and diving to his left to make the save.
Comparison
The comparison between Ronaldo and Messi also extends to their penalty records. Messi boasts a higher conversion rate of 82.8% compared to Ronaldo's 71.4%. However, both players have felt the pain of being denied from the spot by Oblak in the past.
In the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Oblak saved a penalty from Ronaldo in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Slovenia. In the 2019 UEFA Champions League semi-final, Oblak again denied Ronaldo from the penalty spot as Atletico Madrid eliminated Juventus.
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