Croatia and Portugal are set to face off in a pivotal encounter, with both teams unveiling strong line-ups to secure the upper hand.
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Croatia, under their 3-4-3 formation, will rely on experienced players like Luka Modrić and Joško Gvardiol to control the midfield and defense.
Meanwhile, Portugal counters with a dynamic 3-5-2 setup, banking on João Félix and Rafael Leão for attacking creativity.
For Croatia, Dominik Livaković starts between the posts, supported by a three-man defense comprising Josip Šutalo, Duje Caleta-Car, and Gvardiol.
Ivan Perišić and Borna Sosa occupy the wide positions, while Mateo Kovačić and Modrić are entrusted with orchestrating plays from the center. Upfront, Andrej Kramarić is flanked by Igor Matanović and Martin Baturina, forming a versatile attack.
Portugal’s lineup features José Sá as the goalkeeper, shielded by Nélson Semedo, Tomas Araújo, and Renato Veiga in defense. João Cancelo and Nuno Mendes take up wing-back roles to offer both defensive stability and attacking options.
The midfield trio of João Neves, Vitinha, and Otávio ensures control, while Félix and Leão form a potent strike partnership.
Both benches also boast notable depth. Croatia’s substitutes include Nikola Vlašić, Mario Pašalić, and Mislav Oršić, ready to make an impact. For Portugal, players like Diogo Dalot, Francisco Trincão, and Fábio Silva offer tactical flexibility.
The stage is set for an exciting matchup as these two sides vie for victory, with tactical acumen and individual brilliance likely to play a crucial role. Fans anticipate a thrilling contest with both teams fielding their strongest squads.
