Portugal v Spain Match Preview

27th June 2012By: Ian Hart

Semi-final: Wednesday 22nd June 19:45

Portugal make enforced change, Spain could recall Torres


Portugal

Portugal will have to change their starting line-up for the first time in the tournament when they take on Spain in Wednesday's first semi-final. Helder Postiga has been ruled out with the thigh injury that forced him off against the Czech Republic in the previous round. In all three group games, Postiga was replaced in the latter stages by youngster Nelson Oliveira. However, when he was subbed off injured in the first half against the Czechs, it was the more experienced Hugo Almeida who come on. Almeida is therefore likely to be the man to deputise against the Spanish.

Spain

Defending champions Spain go into the game with no fresh injuries. However, there have been reports that the Spaniards have looked 'drained' in training, so Vicente del Bosque could make changes. Fernando Torres is likely to come back into the side, while Pedro is also pushing for a start.


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    Patricio
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    Pereira
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    Pepe
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    Alves
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    Coentrao
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    Moutinho
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    Veloso
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    Meireles
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    Nani
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    Almeida
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    Ronaldo
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    Torres
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    Iniesta
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    Alonso
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    Xavi
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    Busquets
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    Silva
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    Alba
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    Ramos
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    Pique
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    Arbeloa
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    Casillas

Clean Sheet potential:

Spain have kept 11 clean sheets, and conceded just two goals, in their last 13 World Cup and European Championship matches.

Transfer Target:

Cristiano Ronaldo is growing into the tournament game by game.

Last meeting:

Portugal 4-0 Spain (2010)

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