Portugal Away Shirt 2012

In 2012, Portugal, managed by Paulo Bento, competed at UEFA Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. The squad blended veterans such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Ricardo Carvalho, Pepe, and Nani with emerging talents like João Moutinho and Hugo Almeida. Portugal advanced from a challenging group with wins over Denmark and the Netherlands, and a 3–2 loss to Germany. In the quarter-finals, they defeated the Czech Republic 1–0, but their campaign ended in the semi-finals with a 4–2 defeat to Spain, the eventual champions. The tournament highlighted Portugal’s attacking potential and Ronaldo’s growing leadership, though defensive lapses ultimately proved costly.