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Uruguay and Portugal measure their strength in a meeting for this phase of the World Cup (Round of 16). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation.

Analysis of Uruguay

The team arrives at this stage of the World Cup (Round of 16) after having finished the group stage in the 1st position of Group A, with 9 points won. In the last 10 games played for all competitions, Uruguay won 6, drew 3 and lost 1. Defensive solidity has been one of their strengths as they have conceded only goals in 3 of the last 10 games and their attack has been marked with regularity, having scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In their games there is a tendency for goals to be scored, as 14 in 20 have finished with over 2.5 goals on the scoreboard. In the 15 games he played, he only managed 1 turnaround in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 20 games for all competitions there has been 1 period that stands out: suffered 9 of his 24 goals in the minutes (76'-90 ').

Uruguay start for this motivated game after having won the 1st position of Group A, the result of 3 wins in 3 games. We remember that the Uruguayans won in the last game the host Russia 3-0: the goals were signed by Suárez, Cavani and Cheryshev (self-goal). In this game against Portugal, champion of Euro 2016, the strategy will be very similar to the last day, benefiting the organization of its block and counterattacks. Still, it is important to note that the Uruguayans have several faults maintaining possession of the ball and in the defensive transition. It is important to note that Uruguay are the only team that has not yet conceded a goal in this competition. For this game the coach Óscar Tabárez should use an eleven very similar to the last game.

Eleven headline confirmed: F. Muslera, J. Giménez, M. Cáceres, D. Godín, D. Laxalt, N. Nández, M. Vecino, L. Torreira, R. Bentancur, L. Suárez, E. Cavani.

Analysis of Portugal

The team gained access to this phase of the World Cup (Round of 16) after Group 2, with a total of 5 points. In the last 10 matches played for all competitions, Portugal won 4, drew 5 and lost 1. Their attack has scored regularly as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, he managed to give back to the result in 2 of the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal.

The Quinas team leaves for this game with a 1-1 draw against Iran, thus adding the second draw in this 2018 World Cup: Ricardo Quaresma scored the only goal of the team. We remember that the Lusos finished in the 2nd position of Group B with 5 points conquered. In this game against Uruguay, coach Fernando Santos will play with a tactical system based on the 4-4-2, privileging the maintenance of possession of the ball and organized attacks, as he holds players very technically skilled: João Moutinho is the great organizer offensive process. On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo proved to be in great shape and signed 4 goals in this competition. It seems that the coach has all the staff available.

Eleven confirmed holder: Rui Patrício, Pepe, Ricardo Pereira, José Fonte, Raphaël Guerreiro, Gonçalo Guedes, Bernardo Silva, João Mário, William Carvalho, Adrien Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo.