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U21 EURO group stage draw

U21 EURO group stage draw

Holders Spain will face Italy, Czech Republic and co-hosts Slovenia in the group stage.

U21 EURO: Meet the finalists

U21 EURO: Meet the finalists

All you need to know about the 16 teams that will compete in Hungary and Slovenia.

U21 EURO qualifiers confirmed

U21 EURO qualifiers confirmed

Play-off winners Austria and Poland join the nine group qualifiers and hosts Italy in the finals.

November's U21 EURO qualifying action

November's U21 EURO qualifying action

Spain, Serbia and France maintained their perfect records after the last Under-21 qualifiers of the year, while England, holders Germany and Belgium are also well placed.

October's U21 qualifying action

October's U21 qualifying action

Greece, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, Serbia and France all hold perfect records after October's qualifiers, with the likes of England and Romania well placed as holders Germany slipped and Gibraltar made history.

September's U21 qualifying action

September's U21 qualifying action

Qualifying for the 2019 Under-21 EURO in Italy and San Marino has begun in earnest with all the contenders now under way. Here is the state of play.

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: the road to Italy

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: the road to Italy

Qualifying for the 2019 Under-21 EURO in Italy and San Marino is beginning in earnest but actually started before the 2017 finals in Poland were played. Here is the state of play.

Under-21 highlights: Portugal v Serbia

Under-21 highlights: Portugal v Serbia

Watch all of the action from Group B at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

The story of the 2017 U21 EURO

The story of the 2017 U21 EURO

This summer's tournament reached its conclusion last night when Germany tamed Spain in Krakow. We take a photographic look back at every game of the finals.

Pick of the photos from the finals

Pick of the photos from the finals

UEFA.com has trawled through hundreds of images from the 21 matches at this summer's event and we look back at our favourite photos from a thrilling final tournament.

U21 EURO final tournament: Every result in Poland

From England's 0-0 draw with Sweden in the tournament opener to Germany's title-clinching 1-0 final defeat of Spain, check out all the U21 EURO results right here.

Man of the match awards: Weiser takes final prize

Man of the match awards: Weiser takes final prize

Twenty different players were named man of the match during the U21 EURO, Stanislav Lobotka doing it twice and Mitchell Weiser honoured as Germany won the final.

Best behind-the-scenes photos from the finals

UEFA.com was backstage at every match of the Under-21 finals with our photographers capturing exclusive arrival and dressing-room shots. We look back at the pick of them.

Saúl hits the front in Golden Boot race

Saúl Ñíguez's three goals against Italy have thrust the Spain striker to the top of the U21 EURO's adidas Golden Boot rankings, with team-mate Marco Asensio his closest rival.

How the U21 EURO group stage unfolded

How the U21 EURO group stage unfolded

And then there were four – England, Germany, Italy and Spain are through to the U21 EURO semi-finals. UEFA.com explains how the group stage unfolded.

U21 EURO best runner-up: Germany deny Slovakia

The three group winners in Poland all clinched a place in the last four of the U21 EURO, but how did Germany pip Slovakia and Portugal for the last semi-finalist be decided?

Friday's matches in photos

Portugal were searching for the big victory that could help them join Spain, who were eyeing a third straight section win, in the semi-finals. We relive the Group B deciders.

Highlights: FYR Macedonia 2-4 Portugal

Highlights: FYR Macedonia 2-4 Portugal

Watch all of the action from Group B, featuring a brilliant strike from Portugal's Bruma.

FYR Macedonia v Portugal background

Portugal have dominated their six previous matches against FYR Macedonia, and will be seeking another victory to round off Group B on a winning note.

Friday: Serbia v Spain, FYR Macedonia v Portugal

Spain have their semi-final place assured already but Portugal retain a chance of qualifying as best runners-up if they can earn a big win against FYR Macedonia in Gdynia.

U21 EURO: who's suspended and who could miss semi-finals?

U21 EURO: who's suspended and who could miss semi-finals?

With two full rounds of fixtures completed at the U21 EURO, there are a number of players suspended for the third group games or a booking away from missing a possible semi-final.

Asensio leads Saúl Ñíguez in Golden Boot race

Spain's Marco Asensio remains top of the U21 EURO scoring chart, though his compatriot Saúl Ñíguez has joined him in the race for the adidas Golden Boot by registering in successive games.

New award for U21 EURO Player of the Tournament

UEFA has created a new award for the best player at the U21 EURO - and he will need to show exceptional skills, decisive action and commitment to the team to earn it.

Tuesday's matches in photos

Serbia and FYR Macedonia played out a thrilling draw before the stellar Group B game ended with Spain seeing off Portugal. We look back at how events panned out.

Stylish Spain beat Portugal to qualify for semi-finals

Stylish Spain beat Portugal to qualify for semi-finals

Bruma scored the goal of the night for Portugal, but Saúl Ñíguez, Sandro Ramírez and Iñaki Williams were all on the mark for Spain to ensure they are the first team in the semi-finals.

Highlights: Portugal 1-3 Spain

Highlights: Portugal 1-3 Spain

Watch all of the action from Group B at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Portugal v Spain background

Portugal got the better of Spain in the 1994 semi-finals and the play-offs for the 2002 finals, so can the four-time champions turn the tables in Group B?

Tuesday: Portugal v Spain, Serbia v FYR Macedonia

The four Group B contenders are back in action in northern Poland on Tuesday when Portugal and Spain vie for top spot and Serbia and FYR Macedonia seek their first points.

Asensio scores fifth U21 EURO finals hat-trick

Marco Asensio's sensational treble in Spain's 5-0 win against FYR Macedonia in Saturday's Group B opener in Gdynia is only the fifth hat-trick in U21 EURO finals history.

Saturday's matches in photos

Saturday's matches in photos

There was an Iberian glow as Group B kicked off on Saturday with Portugal seeing off Serbia before Spain turned on the style against FYR Macedonia. We recall the action in photo form.

Portugal open with victory against Serbia

Portugal open with victory against Serbia

A first-half header from Gonçalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes's delightful late second earned Portugal a 2-0 victory against Serbia in their U21 EURO Group B opener.

The basics: #U21EURO Group C preview

Five-time winners Italy are joined by 2015 hosts Czech Republic and semi-finalists Germany and Denmark in U21 EURO Group C – when are the games and who are the players to watch?

Lipski's opener third-fastest U21 EURO finals goal

Patryk Lipski's first-minute goal in Poland's opening Group A game against Slovakia was not only the first of the tournament but also the joint-third quickest in U21 EURO history.

Highlights: Portugal 2-0 Serbia

Highlights: Portugal 2-0 Serbia

Watch all of the action from Group B at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Portugal v Serbia background

Portugal and Serbia will be keen to hit the ground running when they open their Group B campaigns, with Branislav Ivanović a scorer in the teams' sole previous meeting.

Saturday: Portugal v Serbia, Spain v FYR Macedonia

Day Two of the U21 EURO on Saturday brings a first taste of action for the teams in Group B as Portugal take on Serbia and Spain meet tournament newcomers FYR Macedonia.

Free: Under-21 EURO programme

Get the full lowdown on the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Poland with the 68-page official match programme: available to download free as a PDF.

The basics: #U21EURO Group B preview

Debutants FYR Macedonia, 2015 runners-up Portugal, four-time winners Spain and Serbia are in Group B – when are the games, who are the players to watch and which senior internationals are in action?

Hyundai fleet ready for U21 EURO duty

Hyundai fleet ready for U21 EURO duty

Polish Football Association president Zbigniew Boniek thanked Hyundai Motor for their support at the U21 EURO after formally receiving the keys to the 106-vehicle finals fleet.

U21 stats: how important is an opening-day win?

U21 stats: how important is an opening-day win?

Win your opening game at the U21 EURO final tournament and you have almost a 77% chance of reaching the semi-finals; UEFA.com runs over some key figures ahead of kick-off.

How to say the #U21EURO players' names correctly

How to say the #U21EURO players' names correctly

The #U21EURO in Poland is going to be brilliant, but how much better will it be if you can pronounce the names of all the players correctly? Read our handy guide and learn!

Winners, exciting players: Expert U21 EURO predictions

Winners, exciting players: Expert U21 EURO predictions

UEFA.com's team of reporters are getting comfortable in Poland awaiting the start of the U21 championship; here is what they are looking forward to most.

U21 EURO players with senior international caps

Who should you be looking out for when U21 EURO kicks off in Poland on Friday? UEFA.com points you in the right direction by picking out all those on show with senior caps to their name.

All the Under-21 EURO warm-up friendlies

With the U21 EURO fast approaching, UEFA.com checks how the 12 contenders have fared in their friendly outings – and looks at what's still to come – since qualifying last year.

Who to look out for at the U21 EURO

The squads have been confirmed and we pick one possible star from each of the 12 contenders. Use #U21EURO to tell us who you expect to impress in Poland.

All the confirmed squads for U21 EURO

The squads for U21 EURO in Poland are confirmed, with UEFA Champions League final scorer Marco Asensio and Renato Sanches, a EURO winner last summer, among those involved.

Who are in this summer's final tournaments?

Who are in this summer's final tournaments?

With six national team tournaments due to kick off this summer – including the men's Under-21 finals and UEFA Women's EURO 2017 – we survey the sides now dreaming of glory.

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: full guide

Qualifying for the 2019 U21 EURO in Italy and San Marino begins on Saturday as Kosovo make their competitive football national-team debut in the Republic of Ireland.

Get your tickets for June's U21 EURO in Poland

Get your tickets for June's U21 EURO in Poland

Tickets for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Poland from 16 to 30 June are now on general sale, with even the best seats for the biggest games priced below €10.

England face Netherlands, Scotland in 2019 U21 qualifying

England face Netherlands, Scotland in 2019 U21 qualifying

The 2019 Under-21 qualifying group stage draw has been made in Nyon, with England up against neighbours Scotland and fellow two-time winners the Netherlands.

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Squad

Goalkeeper 1 Diogo Costa
Goalkeeper 12 Luís Maximiano
Goalkeeper 22 João Virginia

Defender 2 Pedro Pereira
Defender 3 Diogo Leite
Defender 4 Diogo Queirós
Defender 5 Rúben Vinagre
Defender 5 Abdu Conté
Defender 5 Thierry Correia
Defender 13 Nuno Mendes
Defender 13 Nuno Albertino Nuno Tavares
Defender 14 Tomás Franco Tomás Tavares
Defender 14 Tomás Esteves
Defender 15 Eduardo Quaresma
Defender 15 Diogo Dalot
Defender 16 Tiago Djaló

Midfielder 6 Florentino
Midfielder 7 Pote
Midfielder 7 Miguel Luís
Midfielder 8 Vitor Ferreira
Midfielder 10 Daniel Bragança
Midfielder 17 Gonçalo Ramos
Midfielder 17 Filipe Soares
Midfielder 19 Gedson Fernandes
Midfielder 20 Pedro Neto
Midfielder 21 Romário Baró
Midfielder 23 Fábio Vieira

Forward Francisco António Francisco Trincão
Forward 9 Rafael Leão
Forward 9 Pedro Mendes
Forward 11 Dani Carvalho
Forward 18 Jota
Forward 20 João Mário
Forward 20 Tiago Tomás
Forward 20 Quina
Forward 21 Nuno Santos
Forward 21 Umaro Embaló
Forward 21 Joelson Fernandes

Coach

Coach Rui Jorge

Legend

Matches

18 November 2020

Qualifying round

Portimão Estádio Portimao

25 March 2021

Stadion Bonifika Koper

28 March 2021

Stadion Stožice Ljubljana

31 March 2021

Stadion Stožice Ljubljana

Form guide

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POR Portugal 4-1 NOR Norway
2020/10/09 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 09/10/2020
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GIB Gibraltar 0-3 POR Portugal
2020/10/13 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 13/10/2020
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POR Portugal 3-0 BLR Belarus
2020/11/12 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 12/11/2020
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POR Portugal 2-1 CYP Cyprus
2020/11/15 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 15/11/2020
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POR Portugal 2-1 NED Netherlands
2020/11/18 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 18/11/2020

Statistics

Matches played 10

Won 9

Lost 1

Drawn 0

Goals 29

Assists 8

Saves 6

Fouls committed 105

Fouls suffered 129

Average scored 2.9

Average conceded 0.9

Cards 17 Yellow cards

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