New Portugal hero Diogo Dalot is ready for his span’s Uefa Nations League “final” against neighbours Spain tonight (8.45pm).
Dalot opened his international goals account with a brace in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Czech Republic, firing his side to the top of Group A2 with 10 points.
But Spain, who trail them by two points, heading into the final pool game in Braga can overtake them at the laaste draai.
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— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) September 26, 2022
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With a place in next June’s semifinals at stake, Manchester United rightback Dalot says: “We have to know that this is like a final for us. We want the three points. We want the win. We want to be in the next stage.”
Spain boss Luis Enrique believes his manne can bounce back after their 2-1 defeat to Switzerland that saw them lose top spot.
He tells Marca: “We have to work on all aspects of the game. We have to improve, but we have time.
“It will be a ‘final’ in Portugal and we will go there to try to win.”
Abrandar não é uma opção. ☝️ Mira apontada aos 3⃣ pontos frente a Espanha! 🇵![CDATA[]]>🇹 #VesteABandeira
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) September 26, 2022
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