Portugal vs Italy: Under-21 EURO background, form guide, previous meetings Friday 28 May 2021 Article summary Italy, in their record 11th U21 EURO quarter-final, take on a Portugal side who impressed in the group stage by winning all three games. Article top media content Article body Italy, the Group B runners-up, have participated in more UEFA European Under-21 Championship quarter-finals than any other side but look set for a formidable challenge against faultless Group D winners Portugal at the Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana. • While the Azzurrini managed only one win in their first three games at these finals, Portugal eased through the group stage with maximum points and no goals conceded and are now looking to reach a first semi-final in six years.