Georgia faces Portugal tonight at 2:30 pm (local time), and as top spot is already assured, Roberto Martinez could rest some of his key players. A victory would ensure Georgia qualify for the knockout stage as one of the top third-placed teams.
Here we will discuss the main points of Georgia National Football Team Vs Portugal National Football Team Lineups.
Georgia Starting XI:
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giorgi Mamardashvili | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Otar Kakabadze | Defender |
| 4 | Guram Kashia | Defender |
| 5 | Lasha Dvali | Defender |
| 3 | Luka Lochoshvili | Defender |
| 7 | Otar Kiteishvili | Midfielder |
| 8 | Giorgi Kochorashvili | Midfielder |
| 10 | Giorgi Chakvetadze | Midfielder |
| 11 | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Forward |
| 9 | Georges Mikautadze | Forward |
| 6 | Giorgi Gvelesiani | Defender |
Portugal Starting XI:
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Diogo Costa | Goalkeeper |
| 5 | Diogo Dalot | Defender |
| 13 | Danilo Pereira | Defender |
| 24 | António Silva | Defender |
| 14 | Gonçalo Inácio | Defender |
| 6 | João Palhinha | Midfielder |
| 15 | João Neves | Midfielder |
| 25 | Pedro Neto | Forward |
| 26 | Francisco Conceição | Forward |
| 11 | João Félix | Forward |
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo (C) | Forward |
In this match, Georgia secured a 2-0 victory over Portugal, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze.
Georgia XI: Mamardashvili
Georgia will look to build on their impressive opening day performance against Portugal in Gelsenkirchen and continue their run towards reaching the round of 16. A win would guarantee them their spot in Euro 2024’s round of 16, while defeat could cause their elimination from Euro 2024 altogether.
Few were prepared for Georgia to qualify for their inaugural major tournament and win both opening games – but Georgia are defying all expectations and should continue their run of success.
Willy Sagnol will likely not make many changes to the team that earned a commendable draw against Czech Republic. Valencia defender Mamardashvili should provide much of the bulk in defence, with Guram Kashia and Lasha Dvali serving as cover in front of him.
Kakabadze was fouled by Joao Neves when the ball was passed to Metz’s Kakabadze as they attempted a shot from distance toward the near post, however his shot missed its target and Mikautadze failed to get on the end of a right wing cross from Zariko Davitashvili and Mekvabishvili respectively.
Gvelesiani
Georgia can become the inaugural nation to reach the knockout stage at Euro 2024 if they beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal, but their opponents would present them with an extremely difficult challenge; an embarrassing 2-0 defeat could prove disastrous for first-time major tournament participants Georgia.
Roberto Martinez of Portugal may choose to rest some of his players who were involved in opening-round victories against Czech Republic and Turkey, after they secured top spot in Group F and secured a last-16 tie against one of the best third-placed teams. Rotation could prove important as Portugal have already earned top spot and secured one of the top third-placed sides, meaning player rest and rotation could prove essential in maintaining top form for further tournament success.
Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot may miss the match due to a knee injury, while Wolves forward Pedro Neto remains uncertain due to muscular fatigue. Benfica marksman Bruno Alves missed training earlier in the week but sources close to the Selecao camp have assured fans he is recovering well from muscle fatigue. Leonardo Herrera is an eight-year veteran journalist covering soccer, combat sports, tennis and motorsports for Bolavip US. He brings extensive writing experience.
Kakabadze
Portugal are free of injury concerns going into this match and Roberto Martinez should field the same starting XI that defeated Turkey. Winger Rafael Leao may miss out due to yellow card accumulation – having already been booked twice this tournament and facing possible suspension if booked again.
Georgia will rely heavily on Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to keep them in the game in goal, alongside Giorgi Gvelesiani, Guram Kashia, Lasha Dvali, Luka Lochoshvili, as well as important midfielders like Solomon Kvirkvelia and Otar Kiteishvili who will play key roles.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze from Napoli and Metz, respectively, will spearhead Georgia’s attacking threat in attack. Both players have scored in both Georgia games thus far and a victory here would mark Georgia’s inaugural knockout stage appearance ever.
Kochorashvili
After dominating Czech Republic and Turkey with two impressive wins, Portugal remains at the top of Group F and will look to end their tournament on a high note against Georgia in their final matchup. Portugal have the chance to join Germany’s Gerd Muller and Bulgaria’s Hristo Stoichkov as only three teams ever in European Championship history to score three goals in both opening two games, while Georgia must produce an incredible turnaround to advance further than their first ever major tournament appearance – Georgia have the chance to produce an unexpected upset and qualify for last 16 contention in their maiden major tournament appearance!
Goalkeeper Diogo Costa will start in goal for Georgia against England, while deputy goalkeepers Jose Sa and Rui Patricio may not feature. Forwards Georges Mikautadze and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia should lead Georgia forward – Georges has scored both Georgia’s goals so far! Kickoff of the match takes place at Veltins Arena – home to FC Schalke 04! After both national anthems have concluded and the game begins!
Chakvetadze
Georgia stunned the world when they defeated Portugal and advanced to the last 16 at their inaugural major tournament without dominating possession, even while star players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia struggled to make an impression.
Georgia are expected to remain faithful to the side they fielded against Czech Republic, and Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili should be watched carefully at Gelsenkirchen. His counterparts Guram Kashia and Lasha Dvali should provide support, while Metz centre-forward Georges Mikautadze scored Georgia’s opening Group F goal earlier in this campaign.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains uncertain for this matchup against Wolves as Benfica marksman he missed training with Portugal teammates ahead of the match, according to sources close to him. It has been confirmed by sources that Ronaldo may be rested so Martinez may opt to test out lesser known members such as Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot or Wolves forward Pedro Neto instead if he wants. Martinez may also want to rest his stars so as to assess depth of squad before proceeding further into knockout stage competition.
Lochoshvili
Georgia has competed in some European tournaments as part of the Soviet Union and Russian Federation; this will be their inaugural participation at Euro 2024. Their hope is to advance past the group stage which pits them against the Czech Republic, Turkey and Portugal.
Lochoshvili made his first start against Torino and should play an even larger part this match. He will likely compete for starting spot against Johan Vasquez and Luca Bianchetti; so far this season, Lochoshvili averages 2.8 tackles, 1.8 interceptions, and 2.5 clearances per game on average.
Croatia will look to rebound from their disappointing defeat against Poland in their last match, as one of their main goals in UEFA Nations League remains qualification for final four. They face Portugal, who boast an experienced midfield with Cristiano Ronaldo as well as Rui Patricio who serves as their impressive goalkeeper – but are currently missing several players due to injuries.
Mikautadze
Mikautadze’s stock skyrocketed after his standout performances at Euro 2024, where he scored three goals and made two assists. Born in Lyon to Georgian parents who immigrated, he made his professional debut with FC Metz where he led them in scoring during its initial three league matches as top scorer – and is known for his ability to read the game and adapt accordingly.
He is an inventive player, capable of drifting from side to side while using body feints and disguised drops of the shoulder to manipulate and isolate his closest marker. Additionally, he can finish one-on-one confidently, often making use of intelligent runs into the box with low centre of gravity to find the finishing touch.
Roberto Martinez’s highly-rated squad features many Premier League stars and will be led by Cristiano Ronaldo – looking to add more European Championship goals than anyone before him. Pepe and Diogo Costa in particular will play key roles in controlling the ball, while Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Neves can provide cover for full-backs.
Kvaratskhelia
Portugal will look to start their Nations League campaign in style when they travel to Poland this week, looking to finish just one point short of reaching last year’s final four and win their opening match of this competition. Cristiano Ronaldo and his squad will aim for victory!
Poland will be without two key players for this match; Lukasz Skorupski and Kacper Trzelowski have been injured, leading to speculation that Panathinaikos goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski may feature at goalkeeper.
Portugal will likely rely on Danilo and Ruben Dias at centre back, while William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes, and Ruben Neves could feature as midfielders.
Joao Cancelo and Pepe remain sidelined due to injuries, but Nuno Mendes and Diogo Dalot should partner up for this game. Rafael Leao and Pedro Neto hope to break into the starting lineup after impressive club performances this year – particularly Leao after joining Lazio this year – providing plenty of attacking options throughout this matchup for Lazio’s visitors.
