The essential
Four days after their success against Ghana (3-2), Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo challenges Uruguay this Monday evening at the Stade de Lusail.
A success would qualify them for the round of 16 of the competition.
For its part, the Celestial was held in check by South Korea when it entered the running (0-0).
In the event of defeat, Luis Suarez's teammates would retain a chance of qualifying for the round of 16 in a decisive match against Ghana on the final day.
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Cristiano Ronaldo to guide the Portuguese attack
Scorer on penalty against Ghana, the Portuguese star became the first player in history to score in five different World Cups.
For a total of eight goals in the premier competition.
REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Revenge of 2018
Four years ago, the two selections had crossed swords in the round of 16 of the Russian World Cup.
A painful memory for Portugal who had fallen on an Edinson Cavani of the great evenings, author of a double.
Uruguay won 2-1.
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Uruguay starting XI
There too several changes to report and in particular a renewed tactical system with this 3-5-2 which benefits Sebastian Coates, who replaces Martin Caceres.
Guillermo Varela enter the starting XI, as does Edinson Cavani lined up alongside Darwin Nuñez.
Luis Suarez will first sit on the bench.
The composition of Uruguay
: Rochet - Coates, Godin, Gimenez - Varela, Valverde, Vecino, Betancur, Olivera - Nuñez, Cavani.
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The composition of Portugal
Three changes from the victorious Ghana team last Thursday.
Pepe returns to the starting XI in place of Danilo.
Parisian Nuno Mendes replaces Raphaël Guerreiro while William Carvalho replaces Otavio.
Portugal XI
: Diogo Costa - Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes - Ruben Neves, Bernardo Silva, William Carvalho - Bruno Fernandes, Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Hello everyone !
And welcome to this final direct of the day, dedicated to this beautiful poster between Portugal and Uruguay.
Kick-off to follow from 8 p.m.!