The match between Portugal and Uruguay on Monday evening is a replay of the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup. At Sochi’s Fisht Stadium, Pepe beat Edinson Cavani’s early goal before El Matador scored two goals, pushing Uruguay into an inconclusive quarter-final match against France. The Uruguayan team will hope to work wonders against a knowledgeable Portugal.
Both teams went scoreless in half of their first games, this time seeking a second round of 16 games in a row against a different opponent. Portugal defeated Ghana after an exciting second half in which they scored five goals, but Uruguay was held off by South Korea in a tense draw.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Portugal v Uruguay: Team news
Nuno Mendes missed Portugal’s opening match against Ghana due to constant physical pain. Otavio, who suffered a knee injury during the match, joined the PSG wing-back at the rest area. The team was hoping for a speedy recovery for both players because of their importance to the team.
When? Ronald Araujo Had to have thigh surgery at the end of September, it looked like the World Cup was over. Diego Alonso chose Barcelona centre-back, although he was expected to be available only after Uruguay made it to the qualifying round.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Portugal v Uruguay: Possible squads
Portugal :
costa;
Cancelo, Pereira, Dias, Guerreiro;
Bernardo, Neves, Carvalho;
Fernandes, Ronaldo, Felix.
Uruguay :
Rocket;
Caceres, Godin, Gimenez, Oliveira;
Valverde, Bentancur, Vecino;
Pellistri, Suarez, Nuñez.
2022 FIFA World Cup Portugal v Uruguay: Predictions
Portugal recovered from a scare when they won 3-2 at the end of the first group match. Uruguay, on the other hand, was hoping to add some vital points by beating the European giants. The opponents are quite strong and the predicted score is one 1-1 It does not come out with points shared between both teams.
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