Spain, Portugal

The two teams have met 32 ​​times in the past, with the bustle Rojas have an overwhelming superiority with 15 wins against only 5 of Portuguese and 12 matches have ended tied.
However, since 1958 and has since the Iberians have been defeated only once by the opponent in 10 matches.

Indeed, the last match between them in the group stage of Euro 2004 - the group that participated in our National - ended 1-0 in favor of Portugal, leaving the Spaniards than follow the event.
Besides, and Carlos Keiroz not intend to pursue defensive approach towards considered the favorite to qualify: "We want to take this match from the first minute. We do not know if it will last 90 or 120 minutes or if it goes to penalties. What counts is to go ahead and score. This approach me in such games is that we must take some risks. If my group wants to continue the organization must be constantly on the offensive. "
"We have seen how Portugal controlled the game against Brazil, hitting them on the counterattack. Not satisfied with the fact that playing with Portugal and not Brazil.'re Both two great national teams," he said from his side, Vicente Del Bosco.
Extremely dubious is the participation of the bunch Alonso has sprained ankle, with Javier Martinez is probably the one who will replace him.
Definitive knockout put Raul Almpiol that injured ligaments of the ankle during training.
For Portugal, the Deco returns after injury in the hip.
Instead, it is doubtful involvement of Danny who suffers an injury on his leg.
Interesting facts
On June 29, 2008, exactly two years before the current showdown, Spain rose to the top of Europe, winning the Euro.
Portugal has received just one goal in its last 12 international matches.
If you go to Spain, will create a new record for the country, being undefeated in 20 consecutive games.
However, it has failed to score in the last two knockout matches for the World Cup: 0-0 with England in overtime and 0-1 defeat by France in the semifinals in 2006.
Spain should be ... make history winning the World Cup, as no team lost the first match of the group did not succeed!
The bustle Rojas became the first team after Hungary in 1986 who did not get either card in the group stage of World Cup. Indeed, for 6 games are not one player saw the yellow card in the last ... Naughty is the Sergio Ramos on March 3 against France.
Almeida, Koentrao, Dounia, Mendes, Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Tiago will miss the next match in Portugal if you ever see a yellow card.
Possible configurations
Spain: Casillas, Ramos, Piqué, Puyol, Kapntevila, Bouskets, Martinez, Iniesta, Xavi, Villa, Torres
Portugal: Eduardo, Ferreira, Alves, Carvalho, Koentrao, Thiago, Pepe, Raul Meireles, Simao, Lientson, Cristiano Ronaldo
Referee will be the Ector Balntasi from Argentina.