Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal will aim to clinch their maiden international title when they take on hosts France in the mouth-watering final of the European Championship 2016 at the Stade de France, here on Monday.
The summit showdown will see a clash between one of the world's greatest players ever namely, Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann.
Portugal booked their place in the Euro finals following a 2-0 win over Wales while France reached the summit showdown with a thrilling 5-2 win against Iceland.
It was for the first time that France claimed a win over Germany in a competitive match since 1958 World Cup.
The match will see Ronaldo-led side aim to erase harsh memories of the Euro 2004 final defeat to Greece, which left the Real Madrid striker crying on the pitch.
The Portugal skipper now has the best chance of winning the first international title of his glittering career.
Meanwhile, France will head into the final match remaining unbeaten in 18 games at major tournaments on home soil.
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