Electrified by a Euro 2024 opening win and strong support from their passionate fans, Turkey will try to keep the momentum going when they face Portugal at the Dortmund BVB Stadion on Saturday.
The Portuguese had to dig deep to beat Czech Republic 2-1. Portugal are widely seen as having one of the best squads at the Euros. Faced with high expectations, Martinez's side struggled against the disciplined Czechs and have tough opponents in the motivated Turks who won a hard-fought game against Georgia.
The rising star in Vincenzo Montella's Turkey side is Real Madrid teenager Arda Guler, born on the outskirts of Ankara, who became the youngest player to score on his debut at a Euros at 19 years and 114 days, beating Ronaldo's record with a stunning long-range strike in the 3-1 win against Georgia.
Guler was not even born when 19-year-old Ronaldo scored against Greece at Euro 2004 on home soil. Saturday's match will be a clash of generations and expectations, with Turkey trying to shock a talented Portugal side who need a statement win to help them shake off the underachiever tag they have carried around in recent years.
