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@Gripphon provides detailed analysis
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There was a 4th country which presented good football: Croatia. They have an awesome team with players like Modric, Rakitic, Perisic, Mandzukic, Srna, ... and played some of the most attractive football in the tournament. It was disgusting, the way Portugal played against them, doing nothing but defending and hoping for that one counter attack and a goal, which ultimately happened in the 118th minute, right after Croatia was so unlucky to hit the post. I'm still not over that game, it seems ... Probably because I hate everything related to snobs like Ronaldo. Great player, but at the same so incredibly fake.
Same goes for Bale, so we'll have to see how we do vs Wales. I agree that we should beat them. But only if we play at our full potential, and so far this tournament has been hit and miss for Belgium, while Wales have been playing up to their potential, or even above it.
Portugal is definitely favourite against Poland, but don't forget that Poland kept Germany at a 0 - 0, so they definitely have the potential to win. Lewandowski can play a lot better than what he has shown so far, so if he suddenly explodes, Portugal will have a hard time.
France have the potential to go all the way, but haven't quite played that way. Obviously they always have the benefit of a home crowd, which is always a big plus.
Germany is definitely the best team so far in my opinion, although Italy was impressive against Spain yesterday. If they can beat Germany, it will give them such a major boost that it will be very hard to keep them from the title.
And Fellaini ... unfortunately he's not playing well at the moment, and he has some really bad habits that don't belong in football. Too bad really, because he has been very useful for Belgium in the past. I agree that he not as technically skilled as most other midfield players from Belgium, but depending on the type of game he can be very useful. Especially when we are a goal behind a need a good air force to put that situation straight. Against Italy he wasn't what we needed, because we needed creativity, but I think our coach is to blame for that, not Fellaini.
And yes, it would be awesome if Iceland would win the tournament (if Belgium doesn't ...). Gogo underdogs !!!