Jota was a 65th minute substitute for his nation in Frankfurt though the game ended goalless after 90 minutes in what was a competitive contest.

In the extra-time that followed, Liverpool’s No.20 played a crucial role in earning his side a penalty, producing a driving run into the area before being brought down.

Cristiano Ronaldo, however, saw his resulting spot kick saved by goalkeeper Jan Oblak, which meant the tie required a penalty shootout after finishing 0-0.

Portugal, though, went on to secure a 3-0 win on penalties with shot stopper Diogo Costa saving all three of Slovenia’s efforts to earn his country progression.

Earlier on in the day, Konate was an unused substitute for France as they booked their spot in the last eight with a 1-0 victory over Belgium.

A Jan Vertonghen own goal five minutes from time settled the tie in Dusseldorf, with Portugal and France now set to meet on Friday evening (8pm BST kick-off) for a place in the semi-finals.