Portugal vs Morocco
Venue: Luzhniki Stadium
Kick off: 1:00pm
Portugal will edge closer to the knockouts should they beat Morocco in their second Group B game in Moscow.
Portugal defender Pepe said it was a “privilege” for the country to have a player like Cristiano Ronaldo after the Real Madrid star’s dazzling display against Spain on Friday.
Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, including an 88th-minute free-kick, as the European champions rescued a point late on in a pulsating 3-3 draw in their opening Group B match last weekend.
“The most important thing for our team is for Cristiano Ronaldo to be well,” Pepe told reporters.
A review of the best game of the World Cup so far, including the reaction of fans from both sides.
“He’s very happy to be here with us and every match it’s a privilege for us Portuguese to have a player such as him.”
Morocco manager Herve Renard admits it could be difficult for his side to contain Ronaldo as the North African nation look to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Iran.
He said: “Even if you want to draw up plans for Ronaldo, he always finds a way out or makes a difference or puts his team back on the right track.
“He’s absolutely exceptional. Perhaps that word isn’t even strong enough but you have to do everything to stop him.”
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