Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line for Portugal in their Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Slovenia on Monday in Frankfurt, looking for his first goal of the tournament.
The 39-year-old striker will become the oldest player to score in the competition’s history if he finds the net but failed to do so in three group-stage appearances.
Ronaldo is also one of several Portugal players in danger of suspension for a potential quarter-final if booked, with Joao Palhinha starting and also on a caution.
Coach Roberto Martinez reverted to the 4-3-3 formation which earned his side a comfortable 3-0 group-stage win over Turkey, after his side were shocked 2-0 by debutants Georgia in their last appearance.
The Spaniard rotated most of his side for that game but brought back his key players against Slovenia, with the oldest player in Euros history, 41-year-old Pepe, starting at centre-back.
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