Joao Mario comes in for Portugal, Medhi Benatia starts for Morocco

ByReuters

Updated 20/06/2018 at 11:22 GMT

Portugal coach Fernando Santos makes one change from his side’s 3-3 draw against Spain with Joao Mario replacing Bruno Fernandes.

Portugal's midfielder Joao Mario takes part in a training session at the team's base in Kratovo, outside Moscow, on June 16, 2018, during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, already on three goals, leads the line with Gonçalo Guedes in support.

For Morocco, Medhi Benatia of Juventus marshals the backline, with Hakim Ziyech their creator-in-chief.

Morocco are looking for an upset win over the European champions at the Luzhniki Stadium to realistically keep alive their interest in the tournament.

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Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Portugal's opening 3-3 draw with Spain, while Morocco lost 1-0 to Iran who top the group.

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Teams:

Portugal: Rui Patrício; Cedric, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro; Bernardo Silva, William Carvalho, Moutinho, Joao Mario; Cristiano Ronaldo, Guede.

Morocco: Mohamedi; Dirar, Da Costa, Benatia, Hakimi; El Ahmadi; Boussoufa, Belhanda, Ziyech, Nordin Amrabat; Boutaib.

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