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The FIFA Confederations Cup is coming to an end. On the eve of the final day, there are two unanswered questions: the new owner of the Confederations Cup and the team that will win the honorable third place.
For the title of champions, Portugal fought fantastically in a penalty shootout victory over Chile, and the German national team defeated Mexico on the field.
Meanwhile, for the third place, it will be a match between Portugal and Mexico.
Portugal - Mexico
Head-to-head meetings show that Mexico has recently struggled to compete with Portugal. In the last four matches, European champions have celebrated two victories and two matches ended in a draw. However, one fact can reassure the Mexicans. Victory against Russia was their only victory in the history of this tournament against a European team.
It is a public secret that these teams recently played. It was in the group stage when the Mexican national team surprised everyone and drew with Portugal 2:2.
Of course, the situation has changed drastically, as Portugal's captain Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer playing in this tournament. He went home as his twins were born. Also, Raphael Guerreiro was allowed to leave due to an injury.
Possible starting lineup:
Goalkeeper: Jose Sa. Defenders: Eliseu, Luis Neto, Jose Fonte, Nelson Semedo. Midfielders: Gelson Martins, Danilo, Bernardo Silva. Forwards: Pizzi, Nani, Andre Silva.
Average age: 27.8 years.
Last three matches: Portugal 0:0 Chile, Portugal 3:0 New Zealand, Portugal 1:0 Russia.
Participation in the Confederations Cup: Debut.
Mexico
After a very disappointing match against Germany, Mexicans need to quickly recover to be able to compete on equal terms with Portugal. Going into the semifinals, the Mexicans could not think of anything else but finishing among the top three teams, so coach Juan Carlos Osorio should field the best players.
Possible starting lineup:
Goalkeeper: Rodolfo Cota. Defenders: Jurgen Damm, Nestor Araujo, Oswaldo Alanis, Luis Reyes. Midfielders: Marco Fabian, Rafa Marquez, Andres Guardado. Forwards: Carlos Vela, Oribe Peralta, Hirving Lozano.
Average age: 27.9 years
Last three matches: Mexico 1:4 Germany, Mexico 2:1 Russia, Mexico 2:1 New Zealand.
Participation in the Confederations Cup: Sixth time (1995, 1997, 1999 Champions, 2001, 2005, 2013).
Germany - Chile
We already had a final rehearsal. In the group stage, Germany and Chile clashed. Then the South American representatives took the lead in the 6th minute when Alexis Sanchez beat the German goalkeeper. However, just before the end of the first half, Lars Stindl equalized.
It seems that the golden boot winner of the tournament will go to Germany. After the semifinal, Timo Werner has scored 3 goals and made 1 assist, Leon Goretzka has also scored 3 goals, and Lars Stindl has 2 goals to his name. The only non-German in this list is C. Ronaldo with 2 goals, who has already left Russia.
After triumphing in the Copa America in 2015 and 2016, Chile is now looking for a third consecutive international trophy.
Possible starting lineup:
Goalkeeper: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. Defender: Matthias Ginter, Antonio Rudiger, Niklas Sule. Midfielders: Joshua Kimmich, Sebastian Rudy, Leon Goretzka, Jonas Hector, Lars Stindl, Julian Draxler. Forward: Timo Werner.
Average age: 23.8 years
Last three matches: Germany 4:1 Mexico, Germany 3:1 Cameroon, Germany 1:1 Chile.
Participation in the Confederations Cup: Twice (1999, 2005).
Chile
Chile has reached the peak of their game: both tactically and physically. It's the best possible time. The fact that they created so many opportunities in the match against Portugal and played at the highest tempo for 120 minutes shows that Chile is ready for the final. The problem for the Chilean team is that they struggle to convert the chances they create.
Possible starting lineup:
Goalkeeper: Claudio Bravo. Defenders: Mauricio Isla, Gary Medel, Gonzalo Jara, Jean Beausejour. Midfielders: Pablo Hernandez, Marcelo Diaz, Charles Aranguiz, Arturo Vidal. Forwards: Eduardo Vargas, Alexis Sanchez.
Average age: 28.7 years
Last three matches: Chile 0:0 Portugal, Chile 1:1 Australia, Chile 1:1 Germany.
Participation in the Confederations Cup: Debut
