UEFA Euro 2012 - Semi-finals - ** spoilers **

Portugal: Rui Patricio, Joao Pereira, Pepe, Bruno Alves, Fabio Coentrao, Meireles, Veloso, Joao Moutinho, Nani, Almeida, Ronaldo

Subs: Eduardo, Custodio, Quaresma, Nelson Oliveira, Ricardo Costa, Rolando, Ruben Micael, Varela, Miguel Lopes, Hugo Viana, Postiga, Beto.


Spain: Casillas, Arbeloa, Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba, Xavi, Busquets, Alonso, Silva, Negredo, Iniesta.

Subs: Valdes, Albiol, Javi Martinez, Juanfran, Pedro, Torres, Fabregas, Mata, Llorente, Santi Cazorla, Jesus Navas, Reina

Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey)
 
I won't begrudge Spain the win if they turn on the style, but I'm actually rooting for Portugal in this one. I like the way they've played so far in this tournament, they aren't afraid to commit players forward and are one of the more exciting teams to watch. I still think Germany will win overall though.
 
Meh, not really sure, there are three teams left in it who could win, 2 who should be in the final but you never know. Spain I feel a little underwhelmed with, they aren't Chelsea, or England, they have a ridiculous squad yet have a manager who wants to change them into a ridiculously passive side, who don't really go all out. They have the team to have won each and every game 5-0 or more and have sneaked wins against meh opposition so far.

Somehow they just shouldn't be rewarded for playing so negatively, Portugal, lesser squad playing attacking football, fairly enjoyable to watch, hoping they win but can't see it. Germany, excellent side, mostly attacking, lots of underrated players who can contribute, Italy, one great player carrying the team, can't see them going further, the team doesn't deserve anything but Pirlo does.
 
Seen Ronaldo have off games against Barca before, saying that, it was usually because Real were so woeful with the ball when they got it, if they just give it to him time after time and let him run at the (imo) very average Spain defence then this should be interesting.

edit: what a ridiculously big game to start Negredo :p
 
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