FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Live: Team news is in! Both lineups confirmed for the blockbuster clash
The team sheets are locked in here at Dallas, and both managers have named explosive lineups for this monumental Iberian derby. England’s Anthony Taylor will be the man in charge of the whistle tonight.
PORTUGAL STARTING XI: Roberto Martínez goes with a star-studded lineup, spearheaded by the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo up top, flanked by João Félix and Pedro Neto.
Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
Defenders: João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes
Midfielders: João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes
Forwards: Pedro Neto, João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo (C)
Subs: José Sá, Rui Silva, Nélson Semedo, Araújo, Dalot, Inácio, Samu, Matheus Luiz, Silva, Rúben Neves, Gonçalo Ramos, Trincão, Rafael Leão, Gonçalo Guedes, Francisco Conceição.
SPAIN STARTING XI: Luis de la Fuente keeps faith in his rock-solid core. The tournament’s best defensive backline remains untouched, while teenager Lamine Yamal starts out wide to torment the Portuguese flanks.
Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella
Midfielders: Pedri, Rodri, Dani Olmo
Forwards: Alex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal
Subs: Raya, Joan García, Pubill, Grimaldo, Eric García, Llorente, Merino, Ferran Torres, Fabián Ruiz, Gavi, Yeremy Pino, Nico Williams, Martin Zubimendi, Muñoz, Borja Iglesias.
