FIFA World Cup Top 16 Live: Team news is here! Both squads have been confirmed for the blockbuster clash
Dallas’ roster is locked in, with both head coaches naming explosive lineups for the landmark Iberian derby. England’s Anthony Taylor will be in charge of the whistle tonight.
Portugal starting XI: Roberto Martinez’s line-up is star-studded, led by the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, flanked by Joao Felix and Pedro Neto.
Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Vega, Nuno Mendes
Midfielder: Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandez
Forwards: Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo (middle)
Substitutes: Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Nelson Semedo, Araujo, Dalot, Inacio, Samu, Matheus Luis, Silva, Ruben Neves, Gonzalo Ramos, Trincao, Rafael Leon, Gonzalo Guedes, Francisco Conceicao.
Spain starting XI: Luis de la Fuente is confident in his rock-solid core. The tournament’s best defensive back remained untouched, while teenager Lamine Yamal began to torment Portugal’s flanks out wide.
Goalkeeper: Unai Simon
Defenders: Pedro Polo, Paulo Cubasi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella
Midfielder: Pedri, Rodri, Dani Olmo
Forwards: Alex Baena, Mikel Oyazabal, Lamine Yamar
Substitutes: Raya, Joan Garcia, Pubil, Grimaldo, Eric Garcia, Llorente, Merino, Ferran Torres, Fabian Ruiz, Garvey, Jeremiah Pino, Nico Williams, Martin Zubimendi, Munoz, Borja Iglesias.
