The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Spain lock horns with Portugal on Tuesday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Spain are currently in second place in Group 2 of the UEFA Nations League standings and have been inconsistent over the past month. La Furia Roja slumped to a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Portugal have pipped Spain to the top spot in their group and are in impressive form at the moment. The home side eased past Czech Republic by a 4-0 margin over the weekend and will look to achieve a similar result in this fixture.
Portugal vs Spain Head-to-Head
Spain have an excellent record against Portugal and have won 17 out of the 39 matches that have been played between the two teams. Portugal have managed only six victories against Spain and will need to improve their record in this fixture.
The previous meeting between the two Iberian rivals took place in June this year and ended in a 1-1 draw. Both teams squandered chances on the day and will need to be more clinical this week.
Portugal form guide in the UEFA Nations League: W-L-W-W-D
Spain form guide in the UEFA Nations League: L-W-W-D-D
Portugal vs Spain Team News
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo picked up a knock against Czech Republic but was able to finish the game and should be available for selection. Joao Cancelo served his suspension over the weekend and will likely return to his left-back position in the team.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Spain
Pedri and Gavi have played several games so far this year and may well be rested in this fixture. Dani Carvajal was rested against Switzerland and could return to the first team in place of Cesar Azpilicueta.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Portugal vs Spain Predicted XI
Portugal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Rui Patricio; Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Joao Cancelo; Ruben Neves, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes; Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao
Spain Predicted XI (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Jordi Alba, Pau Torres, Eric Garcia, Dani Carvajal; Rodri, Marcos Llorente, Koke; Pablo Sarabia, Ferran Torres, Alvaro Morata
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Portugal vs Spain Prediction
Portugal have an impressive squad at their disposal and will be intent on qualifying for the knock-outs in the UEFA Nations League. Cristiano Ronaldo was impressive against Czech Republic and will look to find the back of the net this week.
Spain were dominant against Switzerland but were undone by lapses in judgement throughout the game. Both teams are evenly matched on paper and could play out a draw on Tuesday.
Prediction: Portugal 2-2 Spain
Mawsor09
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Without the play offs, Portugal wouldn't be at the WCs. That's the better statement. He came good in the play offs yes, but that's like an alternative way to the WC, for the not so good teams. And it's also true Ronaldo did well in the Euro 16 and the NL after, he goals helped Portugal to the finals, but he was nowhere to be seen in the finals. His teammates bailed him out. So it's a TEAM EFFORT. So it becomes wrong to say Ronaldo, or Messi, carried or won the trophy for his team. That's totally wrong.
I never Ronaldo carried the team . Ronaldo was injured 26+ mins in the game but he tried to play but he can't do it . Ronaldo literally carried Portugal to the WC thrice
Willykrane
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Portugal π΅πΉ won 2 international trophies , in Euro2016 won by portugal π΅πΉ, they won the final without cristiano at Nations league won by portugal π΅πΉ Benaldo Silva was the best player of the tournament. Cristiano has never won best player award in any international competition. Infact cristiano has never score in any international final for portugal π΅πΉ.
Messi has never scored in any semifinals π. Ronaldo scored a hatrick against Switzerland in the semifinals to bring Portugal to nations league finalπ. Portugal beat wales in euro 2016 semifinals, Ronaldo scored the goal. Messi wins best player in copa America because aside Brazil d continent is deadπ. He won best player in the World Cup 2014 by doing what? He scored 0 knockout goals from the round of 16 - the finals. Group stage merchant
Auliya123
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Portugal π΅πΉ has always played for Cristiano but now it is time for Cristiano to begin to play for portugal π΅πΉ. Messi has done too much for Argentina π¦π· it now time to the team to play for him. Messi won copa America πΊπΈ for Argentina π¦π· playing through pains and injuries. Argentina π¦π· lost 2014 world π cup but Messi still won best player, the golden ball. Messi has lost about 6 major finals with Argentina π¦π· but in all those 6 finals he was the best player. It is time for the team to play for messi.
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Nation simi final Ronaldo score hattrick against Switzerland and in final Ronaldo score a gaol to win nation league trophy
Mangisha
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portugal will come out on top
On the top of the bottom in the group stages?
Mangisha
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Y'all should be talking about how Ronaldo dragged Portugal to the World Cup without him they won't be even participating lol . Portugal has never played for Ronaldo if they did they would've won many titles . lol
Without the play offs, Portugal wouldn't be at the WCs. That's the better statement. He came good in the play offs yes, but that's like an alternative way to the WC, for the not so good teams. And it's also true Ronaldo did well in the Euro 16 and the NL after, he goals helped Portugal to the finals, but he was nowhere to be seen in the finals. His teammates bailed him out. So it's a TEAM EFFORT. So it becomes wrong to say Ronaldo, or Messi, carried or won the trophy for his team. That's totally wrong.
Mangisha
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Portugal can win this one. Spain, like Germany, no longer the team we once knew. Portugal, like Argentina, been playing very well as a team mostly and not individuals.
Jtm247
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Sure win for Portugal π΅πΉ
Mawsor09
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Portugal π΅πΉ won 2 international trophies , in Euro2016 won by portugal π΅πΉ, they won the final without cristiano at Nations league won by portugal π΅πΉ Benaldo Silva was the best player of the tournament. Cristiano has never won best player award in any international competition. Infact cristiano has never score in any international final for portugal π΅πΉ.
Y'all should be talking about how Ronaldo dragged Portugal to the World Cup without him they won't be even participating lol . Portugal has never played for Ronaldo if they did they would've won many titles . lol
Jimmygoisie
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victory Portugal
Jusstprivate
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Portugalπ΅πΉ all the way.. πͺπͺ
Vamdikmuz
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Portugal π΅πΉ won 2 international trophies , in Euro2016 won by portugal π΅πΉ, they won the final without cristiano at Nations league won by portugal π΅πΉ Benaldo Silva was the best player of the tournament. Cristiano has never won best player award in any international competition. Infact cristiano has never score in any international final for portugal π΅πΉ.
how many Messi scored in finals ?
MadridMaldives
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Last 5 games between Portugal and Spain ended in a draw: πͺπΈ 1-1 π΅πΉ πͺπΈ 0-0 π΅πΉ π΅πΉ 0-0 πͺπΈ π΅πΉ 3-3 πͺπΈ π΅πΉ 0-0 πͺπΈ Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player to score a hatrick against Spain in an official game and he did it in style at a World Cup.
omotoshotunde
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Portugal all the way
Wehabdouy
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by we no
Luadeiprt
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tapinaldo will sxore a tapin
Nebabempuy
2
portugal will win Insha Allah
Podabilry
1
Portugal π΅πΉ has always played for Cristiano but now it is time for Cristiano to begin to play for portugal π΅πΉ. Messi has done too much for Argentina π¦π· it now time to the team to play for him. Messi won copa America πΊπΈ for Argentina π¦π· playing through pains and injuries. Argentina π¦π· lost 2014 world π cup but Messi still won best player, the golden ball. Messi has lost about 6 major finals with Argentina π¦π· but in all those 6 finals he was the best player. It is time for the team to play for messi.
Baresi10
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portugal will come out on top