Euro 2020: 5 big players who have been knocked out before the Quarterfinals; check names

Euro 2020 Schedule: We are into the last 2 matches of the Euro 2020 Schedule Round of 16 matches and have seen some of the big sides get knocked out.

Top sides like France, Portugal, Netherlands have seen their journey cut short in the Euro 2020.

We have seen top players also depart with their national sides, which just goes to show that there is no clear winner in international tournaments on a given day.

It’s the character, spirit and teamwork which is essential for success no matter the big match players available in the squad.

The 5 big players we note down today have exited the Euro 2020 Schedule Round of 16 and will be sorely missed in the rest of the competition.

Gareth Bale

The Welsh captain could not influence his side in the Round of 16 as Wales exited the tournament after losing 4-0 against Denmark.

Gareth Bale was not able to repeat his classic performances for the Wales side in the Euro 2020 and suffered.

Wales reached the semi-finals of the Euro 2016 but were a shadow of themselves in this European championship.

Luka Modrić

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The Croatian captain has been one of the greatest players in the world for club and country.

Luka Modric was once again unable to help his side progress as they lost 5-3 to Spain in the Round of 16.

Luka Modric found some form in the Euro 2020 but could not inspire his side enough and they faltered.

Kylian Mbappé

The French forward missed the crucial spot kick as his side were knocked out by Switzerland.

Mbappé missed crucial chances in the match against Switzerland along with the spot-kick and endured a poor tournament.

He did not score a single goal for France in the Euro 2020.

Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema scored 4 goals in the Euro 2020 but was unable to help his side progress to the next round.

The Real Madrid forward was the only source of goals for France in the Euro 2020 but lacked support .

France was one of the top contenders to win the continental event but were breached by the Swiss Army.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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Once again, Cristiano Ronaldo lacked support as A Seleção crashed out of the competition against Belgium.

Ronaldo scored 5 goals in the tournament but was unable to inspire his side further as they lost 1-0.

But with the lack of support and missed opportunities had to see the reigning champions go out.