The first quarter-final of the tournament was between Group A winners Czech Republic and Group B runners-up Portugal. Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky was once again missing the game through injury, which turned out to be crucial as Portugal dominated the game as the Czech's had very little chances. As expected it was the Portuguese who made it through thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo who was finally showing glimpses of his brilliant club form at a major international tournament. He was the loan goal scorer as he headed the ball home brilliantly to send his country through. The final score finished Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal.
The second quarter-final was between Germany and a Greece side trying to replicate the miracles of 2004. Germany gambled with their side as their front three that had played every game of the tournament so far did not play, as Reus, Klose and Schurrle came in for Muller, Gomez and Podolski. The final score though showed no signs that they were missing those players. Germany dominated as was expected and despite missing a host of chances early on still managed to take the lead through a sweetly struck shot from Lahm. However 10 minutes after half time Greece equalised as Salpingidis slipped the ball over to Samaras who tapped the ball home. Germany then scored three goals in quick succession to send the Greeks out as Khedira, Klose and Reus grabbed goals. Late on, Greece got a consolation goal as Salpingidis converted a penalty but the final score finished Germany 4-2 Greece.
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| Germany captain Phillip Lahm opened the scoring as Germany reached the semi-finals |
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