Portugal will lock horns with Morocco for a spot in the semi-finals, today at 3:00 pm GMT, at Al Thumama Stadium. Here’s Portugal vs Morocco Starting XI.
Portugal youngster Goncalo Ramos’ hat-trick helped them to get a stomping 6-1 victory over Switzerland in the Round of 16. They will be full of confidence against Morocco today.
On the other hand, the Atlas Lions went toe-to-toe with Spain. They sent La Roja packing home by defeating them 3-0 on penalties after a 0-0 tie. Now, Morocco has the opportunity to be the first-ever African nation to reach the semi-finals.
The winner of this game will face England or France in the semi-finals.
Portugal vs Morocco | Quarter-Finals
Date: Saturday, 10 December 2022
Start Time: 3:00 pm Portugal Time | 4:00 pm Morocco Time
Venue: Al Thumama Stadium
Live: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, TSN, ITV1, ITVX, BBC One, BBC iPlayer
Portugal’s Starting XI vs Morocco
| Formation | 4-3-1-2 |
| Manager | Fernando Santos |
| Goalkeeper | Costa |
| Defender | Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro |
| Midfielder | Silva, Neves, Otavio; Bruno |
| Forward | Felix, Ramos |
Team News:
Gonçalo Ramos scored a hat-trick against Switzerland. He will start again alongside Joao Felix. Bruno Fernandez and Bernardo Silva will be crucial in the midfield. Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo will start on the bench.
Morocco’s Starting XI vs Portugal
| Formation | 4-3-3 |
| Manager | Walid Regragui |
| Goalkeeper | Bounou |
| Defender | Hakimi, Yamiq, Saiss, Attiyat |
| Midfielder | Ounahi, Amrabat, Amalla |
| Forward | Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal |
Team News:
West Ham center-back Naif Aguerd is a major setback for Walid Regragui. He won’t start due to a muscle issue. The big names Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech, and Sofiane Boufal all are starting.
