In the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup round of 16 match in Dallas on Monday, Spain has opted to maintain their previous lineup, while Portugal has made a change by introducing Joao Felix in place of Rafael Leao in their attacking front.
This clash will feature the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, now 41, facing off against a new wave of Spanish talent, including Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Gavi. According to reports, Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente is sticking with the squad that secured a 3-0 victory over Austria in the previous round, with Pedro Porro positioned as right back and Dani Olmo taking on the role of playmaker. For Portugal, Joao Felix will join Cristiano Ronaldo and Pedro Neto in the starting lineup, while Leao will start the match on the bench.
Lineups
Here are the lineups for both teams:
Portugal: Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes; Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Spain: Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal.
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