It's a defining moment for…
Nani:
Infrequently splendid, generally baffling, Nani is currently one of the senior statesmen in this faltering Portugal side. Ronaldo rules this group in a way that doesn't generally look accommodating to his buddies. Others have to go to the fore and offer the weight of desire. The Sporting Lisbon man ventured up with a well taken completion against Hungary, and business as usual is required here. A decent begin would take once again free-kick obligation from his more renowned partner.
Best detail…
Croatia will need to break their duck on the off chance that they are to progress to the quarter last, having lost each of the three of their past experiences with the Portugese.
Player to watch…
Perisic truly got the attention in Croatia's win over Spain, turning Juanfran back to front to set up his side's equalizer, before snatching the match champ late on. Immediate, fast and with awesome feet, the Inter Milan winger is a full-back's bad dream. Less proclaimed than buddies Modric and Rakitic, Perisic will be pretty much as vital if Croatia are to explore their way through a tempting looking draw. A few Premier League clubs are reputed to drift.
Chief League interest…
Croatia: none
Portugal (2) (José Fonte, Cédric)
Past gatherings…
Croatia 0 Portugal 1 (Ronaldo) Friendly, 2013
Portugal 2 (Petit, Pauleta) Croatia 0, Friendly, 2005
Who will the victors face next…
The victors will play Switzerland or Poland in the quarter-last
Crucial data…
Date: Saturday 25th June
KICK-OFF TIME: 8pm
Television: Live on ITV
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