Germany Beat Portugal 4-2, Robin Gosens No Longer Asks For Jersey Cristiano Ronaldo: I Just Want To Enjoy The Game

Germany and Atalanta national team left back, Robin Gosens. (Photo: Instagram @robingosens)

JAKARTA - The National Team (Portugal) fell in front of Germany in the second match of Group F Euro 2020 at the Allianz Arena, Munich, Saturday 19 June. The star of the field in a match that ended 4-2 for Germany's victory was Der Panzer's left-back, Robin Gosens.

Yes, this 26-year-old man received a standing ovation from the audience present at the Allianz Arena after the match. The reason is that the Atalanta player was able to score one goal and two assists to bring Germany to their first win at Euro 2020.

Portugal, driven by captain Cristiano Ronaldo, must recognize the strength of a team that is slow to heat up like Germany. Ronaldo had put his team ahead quickly in the 15th minute, but finally, a barrage of German attacks into the territory of Ruben Dias and Pepe, led to four goals against Rui Patricio even though Diogo Jota could narrow the deficit from falling behind.

Talking about the star of the field, Gosens once had memories that were arguably uncomfortable, even making himself feel ashamed of himself. In April, Gosens in his biography entitled 'Dreams are Worthtime' admitted that he had asked for Ronaldo's costume after the Juventus vs Atalanta match, but the Portuguese star refused.

"After the game against Juventus, I tried to fulfill my dream of owning a Ronaldo jersey", wrote Gosens.

"After the final whistle I went to Ronaldo, I didn't even celebrate with the fans, but Ronaldo didn't accept it. I asked: 'Cristiano, may I have your shirt?' He didn't even look at me, he just said: 'No!'," Gosens said.

Gosens did not explain in detail when the moment occurred, but still, the former Heracles Almelo player admitted that he was embarrassed by the incident. He harbored a sense of disappointment and felt very small compared to Ronaldo.

Not forgotten

Gosens himself considers Germany's victory over Portugal with a score of 4-2 is a match he will never forget. After the match, he didn't want to ask for Ronaldo's jersey at all.

"I didn't ask for the shirt, because I wanted to enjoy the win and tonight", Gosens told Sky Sport Italia.

"It's certainly an unforgettable night for me. We beat a really strong team and I got my first goal in the tournament. I'm happy and proud," added Gosens.

Ronaldo is like getting karma. Gosens played extraordinary because in addition to his role in Germany's three goals, he also greatly troubled Portugal by recording 100 percent shooting accuracy and six touches in the opponent's penalty box.

In addition, Gosens also had three shots on target, two crosses, and one tackle and intercept each. Gosens was chosen as the man of the match.

Amazingly, this is only Gosens' seventh appearance for the German national team, after he made his debut in 2020. With his brilliant performances in the last 3 years with Atalanta, Gosens is being linked with Inter and Juventus.

Transfermarkt noted that Atalanta only bought Gosens for 1 million euros in 2017. And now, Gosens is already worth 35 million euros according to Transfermarkt.

So what is Gosens' response to the news of the interest of the two Italian football giants? He admitted that he didn't think about it and just wanted to meet Atalanta fans.

"I want to tell the Atalanta fans that I love you and we will meet soon," said Gosens.