Portugal were hit winners 4-0 the last time played Spain, but as Football News writes, was a disappointment because the night they hope to address on Wednesday.
If the global register of Portugal in the "Iberian derby" - as João Pereira referred to it yesterday - leaves little to be desired, in recent meetings are a source of encouragement. In a competitive environment, a 1-0 victory against Spain in the UEFA EURO 2004 is a legend, but the last game between the sides inspires optimism, even more. Portugal ran out 4-0 winners in a friendly in November 2010, before a Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica public rubbing his eyes in disbelief.
However, there was a persistent disappointment that dizzy night in Lisbon: the first goal should have been for Cristiano Ronaldo. He made a characteristic burst down the left, put Gerard Pique at the back with a sharp turn and went Xabi Alonso in its path before sending a perfect chip over Iker Casillas. Unfortunately, Nani nodded and goalbound effort on the network from an offside position and was rejected.
So, Ronaldo keeps a record of not having scored against La Roja. He has played against them three times - in addition to the friendly in 2010, appeared in that famous victory in 2004 when he was 19 years old, and the disappointing loss to the eventual champions in Cape Town in June 2010 in the FIFA World Cup.
The feeling in Spain is that it is a mere anomaly, and the Spanish concern is that Ronaldo could be about to break the hearts of the country where he works and makes his home on Wednesday. Despite its current winning streak, players who know him best there is still more to come.
"I do not think Christian is at his best because he put in an incredible season at Real Madrid," Spain captain Casillas. Knowing Ronaldo's game and be able to stop promising to be two totally different things.
If the global register of Portugal in the "Iberian derby" - as João Pereira referred to it yesterday - leaves little to be desired, in recent meetings are a source of encouragement. In a competitive environment, a 1-0 victory against Spain in the UEFA EURO 2004 is a legend, but the last game between the sides inspires optimism, even more. Portugal ran out 4-0 winners in a friendly in November 2010, before a Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica public rubbing his eyes in disbelief.
However, there was a persistent disappointment that dizzy night in Lisbon: the first goal should have been for Cristiano Ronaldo. He made a characteristic burst down the left, put Gerard Pique at the back with a sharp turn and went Xabi Alonso in its path before sending a perfect chip over Iker Casillas. Unfortunately, Nani nodded and goalbound effort on the network from an offside position and was rejected.
So, Ronaldo keeps a record of not having scored against La Roja. He has played against them three times - in addition to the friendly in 2010, appeared in that famous victory in 2004 when he was 19 years old, and the disappointing loss to the eventual champions in Cape Town in June 2010 in the FIFA World Cup.
The feeling in Spain is that it is a mere anomaly, and the Spanish concern is that Ronaldo could be about to break the hearts of the country where he works and makes his home on Wednesday. Despite its current winning streak, players who know him best there is still more to come.
"I do not think Christian is at his best because he put in an incredible season at Real Madrid," Spain captain Casillas. Knowing Ronaldo's game and be able to stop promising to be two totally different things.
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