Tips:
European champions, the Portuguese go to Russia with the firm intention to defend their status. For the first time in their history, the Lusitanians will start a competition with the favorites' bib, alongside Germany, world champion. For this title of European champion has changed the dimension of the teammates of Cristiano Ronaldo, who did not fall of their cloud. Their performances in the qualifiers for the next World Cup prove it. So, are they going to be respected as soon as they enter the competition by winning against Mexico, who will have to get great benefits to go far in the competition? The task is very complicated for Mexicans in position of outsiders on this meeting ...Portugal were perfectly prepared for the first match, winning a big 4-0 against Cyprus, then in Latvia in the qualifying round for the next World Cup (0-3). Trust is at its maximum.
C. Ronaldo's teammates have won 6 of their last 7 official or friendly matches since early October. With 28 goals scored for only 4 cashes.
At the same time, though widely favored, the Mexicans have managed to get rid of the US (1-1), also in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
Fernando Santos, a Lusitanian coach, announced: Portugal has come to Russia to win this Confederations Cup. The group is in full, including C. Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Guerreiro, André Gomes, Moutinho and André Silva in the ranks.
The last face-off was in June 2014, in friendly. For a 1-0 victory of the Portuguese at the end of the additional time.Armed with their most beautiful weapons (Ronaldo, André Silva, Moutinho, Bernard Silva ...), the Portuguese will not come to tourists in Russia and will want to win the competition. It starts with a first duel against Mexico, which was slightly disillusioned by being hung by the US a few days ago (1-1). We play on a Portugal victory, as in 6 of the last 7 exits of the Lusitanians (28 goals scored for 4 taken, only).
Match Details:
Confederations Cup : Portugal vs Mexico
18 June, Sunday
Kazan Arena, 15:00 GMT
