Portugal vs Spain

Fisht Stadium
Jun 15, 2018 23:30 IST
Full Time
Ronaldo
(5')
Ronaldo
(45')
Ronaldo
(89')
Diego Costa
(25')
Diego Costa
(56')
Nacho
(59')
B. Fernandes
(29')
Sergio
(18')
Match Tied
  • Portugal
    POR
    Spain
    ESP
  • 35%
    POSSESSION
    65%
  • 3
    GOALS
    3
  • 8
    SHOTS
    12
  • 3
    SHOTS ON TARGET
    5
  • 12
    FOULS COMMITED
    10
  • 1
    YELLOW CARDS
    1
  • 0
    RED CARDS
    0
  • 1
    OFF SIDES
    3
  • 4
    CORNER KICKS
    5
Match Info
  • Tournament name FIFA World Cup, 2018
  • Venue Fisht Stadium
  • Date Jun 15, 2018 11:30 PM IST
  • Attendance 43866
Match Completed
89'
Ronaldo
87'
David Silva
Lucas Vazquez
81'
Goncalo Guedes
Andre Silva
78'
Diego Costa
Iago Aspas
71'
Andres Iniesta
Thiago
70'
Bernardo Silva
Ricardo Quaresma
69'
Bruno Fernandes
Joao Mario
59'
Nacho
56'
Diego Costa
Half Time
45'
Ronaldo
29'
B. Fernandes
25'
Diego Costa
18'
Sergio
5'
Ronaldo
Kick Off

Portugal

4-2-3-1
  • 7
    Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 11
    Bernardo Silva
    17
    Goncalo Guedes
    16
    Bruno Fernandes
  • 14
    William
    8
    Joao Moutinho
  • 21
    Cedric
    3
    Pepe
    6
    Jose Fonte
    5
    Raphael Guerreiro
  • 1
    Rui Patricio
MIDFIELDER
23
Adrien Sebastien Perruchet da Silva
Midfielder
11
Bernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva
Midfielder
16
Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes
Midfielder
8
Joao Filipe Iria Santos Moutinho
Midfielder
10
Joao Mario Naval da Costa Eduardo
Midfielder
4
Manuel Henrique Tavares Fernandes
Midfielder
14
William Silva de Carvalho
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
12
Anthony Lopes
Goalkeeper
22
Antonio Alberto Bastos Pimparel
Goalkeeper
1
Rui Pedro dos Santos Patricio
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
9
Andre Miguel Valente da Silva
Forward
7
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Forward
18
Gelson Dany Batalha Martins
Forward
17
Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
Forward
20
Ricardo Quaresma
Forward
DEFENDER
2
Bruno Alves
Defender
21
Cedric Ricardo Alves Soares
Defender
6
Jose Miguel da Rocha Fonte
Defender
3
Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira
Defender
19
Mario Rui Silva Duarte
Defender
5
Raphael Guerreiro
Defender
15
Ricardo Domingos Barbosa Pereira
Defender
13
Ruben Santos Gato Alves Dias
Defender

Spain

4-2-3-1
  • 19
    Diego Costa
  • 21
    David Silva
    22
    Isco
    6
    Andres Iniesta
  • 5
    Sergio Busquets
    8
    Koke
  • 4
    Nacho
    3
    Gerard Pique
    15
    Sergio Ramos
    18
    Jordi Alba
  • 1
    David de Gea
MIDFIELDER
6
Andres Iniesta Lujan
Midfielder
22
Francisco Roman Alarcon Suarez
Midfielder
8
Jorge Resurreccion Merodio
Midfielder
20
Marco Asensio Willemsen
Midfielder
7
Saul Niguez Esclapez
Midfielder
5
Sergio Busquets Burgos
Midfielder
10
Thiago Alcantara do Nascimento
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
1
David de Gea Quintana
Goalkeeper
23
Jose Manuel Reina Paez
Goalkeeper
13
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
21
David Josue Jimenez Silva
Forward
19
Diego da Silva Costa
Forward
17
Iago Aspas Juncal
Forward
11
Lucas Vazquez Iglesias
Forward
9
Rodrigo Moreno Machado
Forward
DEFENDER
12
Alvaro Odriozola Arzallus
Defender
14
Cesar Azpilicueta Tanco
Defender
2
Daniel Carvajal Ramos
Defender
3
Gerard Pique Bernabeu
Defender
16
Ignacio Monreal Eraso
Defender
18
Jordi Alba Ramos
Defender
4
Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias
Defender
15
Sergio Ramos Garcia
Defender
90'
Sign Off
Thank you for joining us for Day 2's game! If the rest of the tournament will be as entertaining as today's games, then the next month of football will be absolutely exhilarating. Please tune in to our coverage tomorrow, where France faces Australia, Argentina takes on Iceland, Peru plays Denmark, and Croatia finishes off the day against Nigeria.
90'
Final Analysis
A marquee matchup between Spain and Portugal lived up to the hype surrounding it. As predicted, Cristiano Ronaldo did what Cristiano Ronaldo does: score goals. He scored 3 today, including the spectacular free kick which brought the game level at 3. However, it was Spain's Nacho who scored a goal that will be in discussion for goal of the tournament. Spain looked like they were going to coast to a victory, but the two mistakes by De Gea and Pique will leave Spain disappointed. Spain will go on to play Iran and Portugal will play Morocco in their next matches on June 20th.
90'
Final
The final whistle blows at Fisht Olympic Stadium in an absolutely spectacular match, tied at 3-3
90'
Ronaldo Shot
Ronaldo looks for his fourth but his header is blocked by the defender on the way through
90'
Quaresma's Chance
Ricardo Quaresma dribbles past two defenders and unleashes a low drive which is blocked by Koke before getting to David De Gea.
88'
Goal
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
87'
Ronaldo's Hat-Trick
Cristiano Ronaldo steps up to take the free kick and curls it over the wall into the back of the net. David De Gea didn't even move. A silly foul by Gerard Pique led to the free kick.
86'
Substitution
Lucas Vazquez (on). David Silva (off). (Spain)
85'
Final Substitution
David Silva is being subbed off for Lucas Vazquez. David Silva set up Diego Costa's second goal, playing the initial ball into Sergio Busquets.
81'
Aspas Shot
Iago Aspas has a go from outside the box but the ball travels right into the arms of Rui Patricio
80'
Substitution
Andre Silva (on). Goncalo Guedes (off). (Portugal)
79'
Final Substitution
Andre Silva comes on for Goncalo Guedes. Fernando Santos will hope that he is the answer Portugal are looking for to get a point out of this match.
78'
Ronaldo's Counter
Cristiano Ronaldo looks to chip David De Gea on the counter but is stuffed at the point of contact.
77'
Substitution
Iago Aspas (on). Diego Costa (off). (Spain)
76'
Spain Substitution
Diego Costa comes out after scoring two goals and is replaced by Iago Aspas.
75'
Quaresma Shot
Ricardo Quaresma has an outside the foot shot that goes over the bar.
71'
Portugal Goal Mouth Scramble
Portugal tries to equalize following a corner but no shots hit the target.
70'
Diego Costa Shot
Diego Costa scuffs a shot wide of the post that Jordi Alba perfectly places in his path.
70'
Substitution
Thiago (on). Andres Iniesta (off). (Spain)
69'
Spain Substitution
The Spanish legend Andres Iniesta is replaced by Bayern Munich's Thiago. Fernando Hierro will look for Thiago to provide fresh legs in the center of midfield.
69'
Substitution
Ricardo Quaresma (on). Bernardo Silva (off). (Portugal)
68'
Portugal Substitution
Bernardo Silva comes off for Ricardo Quaresma who will look to provide pass and width for the Portuguese side.
68'
Substitution
Joao Mario (on). Bruno Fernandes (off). (Portugal)
67'
Portugal Substitution
Joao Mario comes in for Bruno Fernandes. Fernando Santos will hope Joao Mario will find a way to spark Portugal's attack and find the equalizer.
58'
Goal
Nacho (Spain)
57'
Goal Nacho
Nacho scores an absolute screamer off the volley which no keeper in the world would be able to save. It followed a sequence which the ball squirted out of the Portugal defense and hit the post. Nacho's first international goal will be remembered for days to come and will be a contender for goal of the tournament.
57'
Goal!
Spain takes the lead for the first time, 3-2
55'
Goal
Diego Costa. Assist by Sergio Busquets (Spain)
54'
Goal Diego Costa
Diego Costa nets his second goal following a beautifully run free kick where David Silva found Sergio Busquets back post, who headed across the goal mouth where Diego Costa calmly tapped it in.
54'
Goal!
Spain equalize again at 2-2
48'
Bruno Fernandes Shot
Bruno Fernandes has an effort outside the box but misses wide right after winning the ball back from Andres Iniesta.
46'
Second Half
Gianluca Rocchi blows the whiste to start the second half. The teams have switched sides with Portugal now attack from left to right.
45'
Half Analysis
Portugal will be extremely happy at the half after taking the lead late against Spain. Portugal started off hot early, when Cristiano Ronaldo earned himself a penalty which he converted. Spain then took control for most of the first half with their elegant passing, leading to many goal scoring opportunities. However, their goal came from an amazing individual effort from Diego Costa, slotting it passed a diving Rui Patricio. Portugal retook the lead with a shot that will give David De Gea nightmares for weeks to come, as well as give fans flashback to Rob Green's blunder against the United States, when he fumbled the ball into his own net. Spain do have some positives, owning most of the possession but must do better dealing with Portugal's counter attacks. As for Portugal, the obvious thing to do is to give the ball to Ronaldo and let him do what he does.
45'
Halftime
Gianluca Rocchi blows the whistle following the corner to end an exciting first half from these two footballing giants.
44'
Goal
Cristiano Ronaldo. Assist by Goncalo Guedes (Portugal)
43'
Goal Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo unleashes a strike with his left foot which David De Gea fumbles into the goal.
43'
Goal
Portugal retakes the lead, 2-1
38'
Spain Corner
David Silva hits an outswinger from the corner and winds up on Sergio Busquets head near the penalty spot but misses the target.
34'
Iniesta Shot
The Spanish legend, Andres Iniesta looks for a goal but misses his shot wide. The play was beautifully set up by Spain's classic tiki-taka passing, with Jordi Alba on the cross.
28'
Spain Free Kick
David Silva has a go at goal from the free kick but can't get past the wall.
28'
Yellow Card
Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)
27'
Portugal Yellow Card
Bruno Fernandes earns a yellow card after a late tackle on Nacho.
24'
Goal
Diego Costa (Spain)
23'
Goal Diego Costa
Diego Costa shows a masterful display of patience to hold the ball past three Portuguese defenders and places in the bottom left corner of the goal. Portuguese players are mad after it appears the Costa hit Pepe in the throat.
23'
Goal!
Spain get the equaliser, 1-1
20'
David Silva Shot
Andres Iniesta dribbles masterfully through Portugal's defense and sets up David Silva who hits it into the Portuguese defender and goes out of play for a corner
17'
Ronaldo Shot
Cristiano Ronaldo steps up to take a free kick but puts it right into the wall with high velocity.
17'
Yellow Card
Sergio Busquets (Spain)
16'
Spain Yellow Card
Sergio Busquets with the reckless challenge on Goncalo Guedes leads to him being the first player in the referees book.
9'
David Silva Shot
David Silva hits a shot over the bar after Diego Costa sets it up for him for Spain's first real opportunity.
4'
Penalty Kick - Goal
Penalty Kick - Goal - Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
3'
Goal
Three minutes in and Cristiano Ronaldo calmly puts away the penalty, sending David De Gea the wrong way.
2'
Penalty!
Cristiano Ronaldo goes down in the box after being tripped by his Real Madrid teammate Nacho. A delay as the Video Assisted Referee confirms the penalty.
1'
Kickoff
Gianluca Rocchi blows his whistle and we are underway in Sochi. Portugal wears all red and will attack from right to left in the first half. Spain wears their all white kit.
0'
Fisht Olympic Stadium
Today's match takes place at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi. Originally constructed for the 2014 Winter Olympics, the 40,000 seat stadium was opened as a football stadium in 2016.
0'
History
The Portugal versus Spain rivalry dates back to 1921. The series favors Spain who have won 18 matches, drawn 12, and lost 6 against Portugal. The last time these two football powerhouses met in the World Cup was in 2010 in the Round of 16, where David Villa scored a 63' winner, starting Spain's march to the World Cup title
0'
Spain
Spain Substitutions: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marco Asensio, Iago Aspas, Cesar Azpilicueta, Dani Carvajal, Nacho Monreal, Alvaro Odriozola, Pepe Reina, Rodrigo, Saul, Thiago, Lucas Vazquez
0'
Spain
Spain (4-2-3-1): David De Gea; Nacho, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Koke; David Silva, Isco, Andres Iniesta; Diego Costa; Fernando Hierro
0'
Portugal
Portugal Substitutions: Beto, Ruben Dias, Manuel Fernandes, Joao Mario, Anthony Lopes, Gelson Martins, Bruno Alves, Ricardo Pereira, Ricardo Quaresma, Mario Rui, Adrien Silva, Andre Silva
0'
Portugal
Portugal (4-2-3-1): Rui Patricio; Cedric, Pepe, Jose Fonte, Raphael Guerreiro; William Carvalho, Joao Moutinho; Bernardo Silva, Goncalo Guedes, Bruno Fernandes; Cristiano Ronaldo; Fernando Santos
0'
Spain Preview
Spain look to repeat their 2010 World Cup performance which they won, while trying to avoid their 2014 World Cup performance which they failed to make it out of the group stage. The big news coming out of the Spain camp is the firing of manager Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the start of the World Cup. Lopetegui did not lose a match while managing Spain. Spain players have rallied together, with Gerard Pique referencing the 1989 Michigan Wolverines basketball team, implying that they can win, even with the new manager.
0'
Portugal Preview
The 2016 UEFA European Champions will look to make it out of the group stage after failing to do so in 2014. In what might be Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup, Ronaldo will be looking for glory. He will have help from an experienced defense, led by goalie Rui Patricio and stalwart center back Pepe, while Goncalo Guedes and Bernardo Silva will look to provide pace and support on the wings.
0'
Welcome!
In what will be one of the marquee match ups in the group stages of the World Cup, we see Portugal face off against Spain in Group B. Kickoff is a little under an hour away so let's take a look at today's starting lineups and analyze the team news coming out of their respective base camps.