Player Analysis: David Carmo

Portugal began their 2018 UEFA U-19 Euros adventure on July 16, taking on Norway in the Hietalahti Stadium in Vaasa, Finland. Despite missing several key players such as Diogo Dalot, João Félix, Diogo Leite, and Rafael Leão, Portugal came out victorious in their opening group stage match, as a Miguel Luís goal at the cusp of halftime was sandwiched between a brace from Braga winger Francisco Trincão, who took advantage of Félix's decision to forego the tournament in order to train with the Benfica first team.

The following match, however, would deliver a cruel blow to Hélio Sousa's side, as captain Diogo Queirós was sent off in the ninth minute for a dangerous last-ditch tackle on Moise Kean. Faced with a selection dilemma, Sousa decided to sub off Benfica winger João Filipe and bring on Braga center back Davide Carmo, but it was to little avail as Italy came out as victors by a 3-2 scoreline.

With Romain Correia and Carmo as their new center back pairing, Portugal coasted to victory whilst simultaneously keeping clean sheets against Finland and Ukraine, setting up a rematch with Italy in the Final.

This time, however, Portugal prevailed 4-3 in extra time via goals from Trincão and Pedro Martello as well as a brace from João Filipe. Two years after hoisting the U-17 Euros in Azerbaijan, Portugal were once again the champions of Europe.