The Real Madrid attacker is confident that Portugal will progress to the next round despite being drawn in one of the toughest groups.
Portugal kick start their European campaign against the Euro 2008 finalists, Germany. The game will be played at the Arena Lviv on Saturday, June 9.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734 admitted that his side has been drawn in one of the toughest groups of the competition but sees it as no excuse for an unsuccessful campaign. He insisted that the Seleccao have immense quality and potential and that they
are capable of beating any team in Europe.
The former Manchester United player is confident that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 in the preliminary round.
He admitted that the games will be tough but is hopeful that Seleccao put in a determined display.
“We know we are in the most difficult group of the Euros, but it is not anything to regret, because you cannot change it, and we have known it for months. So we have to be prepared, we have no other option. These will be extremely
difficult matches, but I think Portugal will do a good http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 and we will progress to the next phase,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The 27-year old is happy with the ‘underdogs’ tag as there will be less pressure on his side in comparison to the likes of Germany and Netherlands. He stated that the ‘favourites’ tag is just a general perception, adding that a
team’s true potential can only be seen when they perform at the highest stage.
“I have faith, because the favourites do not always win, and we are not on the list of favourites, which takes a bit of pressure off our players,” he concluded.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 and Helder Postiga has been impressive in the qualifying round.
Portugal ended that qualifying round in second place in Group H behind http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Norway-c2974 on goal difference.
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