Milan star Rafael Leao finally got to show some of what he can do at EURO 2024 with a sensational back-heel nutmeg on Jules Koundé during Portugal-France.
The Round of 16 tie sees two of the pre-tournament favourites go head-to-head, though both teams have so far struggled to impress.
Leao turned on the style in the first half, causing Koundé all sorts of problems down the left flank.
The Milan hero famously plays at his best with a literal smile on his face and that was evident when he nutmegged Koundé with a cheeky back-heel flick.
That’s an outrageous piece of skill from from Rafael Leao 🤩#BBCEuros #EURO2024 #PORFRA pic.twitter.com/7CAqSLMZLl
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 5, 2024
There were plenty of other moments too where he had a big grin on his face as he sprinted at the France international.
Rafael Leao turns on the style
Rafael Leão 💫#EURO2024 | #PORFRA pic.twitter.com/X1Ol0hM7SE
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 5, 2024
Rafael Leão makes this look so easy 😎
(via @FOXSoccer) pic.twitter.com/VjPThyNaVe
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 5, 2024
Rafael Leão is pulling out all the tricks 🕺
He’s been Portugal’s main outlet in that first half and he’s had Jules Kounde on skates.#EURO2024 #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/DhMzslgnxV
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) July 5, 2024
Rafael Leao so far 🏃♂️💨 pic.twitter.com/0zpvW9gs6K
— LiveScore (@livescore) July 5, 2024
Kounde isn’t even a natural full back and yet had done fantastically well. Leao and co are coaxed by Cristina’s presence in this team. offers nothing.