5 Players With Most Shots Without Scoring in a EURO Campaign

The European Championship (EURO) is one of the most challenging competitions for goalscorers, even for someone as accomplished as Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugal icon, playing in the competition for a record sixth time, has not had any joy in EURO 2024. The defenders have marked him tightly, isolating him from the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. Without help from the team’s chief creators, the 39-year-old has cut a frustrated figure, not managing to score a single goal in four outings (up to Round of 16).

Of course, Ronaldo is not the first player who has found it difficult to score in EUROs. In fact, Ronaldo is only fifth on the list of players who have had the most shots without finding the back of the net in EUROs. Continue reading to meet the other four players who were once in the same boat as the Real Madrid legend.

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#5 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 20 Shots*

Cristiano Ronaldo Has Yet To Score In EURO 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined this unfortunate list in fifth place, having dispatched 20 shots without scoring in EURO 2024. Unsurprisingly, no other Portugal player has attempted as many in the competition this summer. Of his 20, only nine have landed on target.

Ronaldo had a gilt-edged opportunity to end his barren run when Diogo Jota won Portugal a penalty against Slovenia on Monday night (July 1). The Al-Nassr ace stepped up to take it but failed to beat Jan Oblak, with the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper heroically lunging to his left and denying him. He, however, made amends in the penalty shootout, converting Portugal’s first spot-kick to help his team to a 3-0 victory (0-0 after extra time).

#4 Dani Olmo (Spain) – 21 Shots

Dani Olmo Lodged 3 Assists In EURO 2020

Two-time European champions Spain had a decent EURO 2020 campaign. They reached the semi-finals, only crashing out to Italy on penalties. While their overall gameplay…

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Author : Sushan Chakraborty

Publish date : 2024-07-03 09:07:21

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