The veteran Scot has expressed that the despite being the major influence, the Portuguese skipper cannot outclass La Roja single-handedly.
Former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734 will not be enough to guide the Seleccao to victory when they face the Spanish national side.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-c29431 Bento’s men are set to encounter the World champions in the semi-final of the Euro 2012. The fixture is expected to be thrilling and massively competitive.
Considering the threats posed by both sides to each other, it is simple to understand that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 will be cautious with their approach towards Ronaldo.
The former Manchester United man appears to be in top form as he has proven to be the significant factor in leading the Portuguese to the last four of the European Championship.
The star player scored a terrific brace in his side’s group stage match against the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753. The Oranje took the lead, yet the Seleccao bounced back, thanks to their captain who was simply brilliant throughout the night.
A defeat against the Dutch could have complicated matters for the Navigators, but fortunately for them, Ronaldo saved the day.
In their quarter-final against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Czech-Republic-c2882, it was the Real Madrid star who came to his side’s recue once again as his lone strike was enough to lead Paulo Bento’s men into the semi-finals.
Discussing the winger/forward’s influence on the national side, Archibald commented that the player cannot individually lead the Seleccao to the showdown of the coveted competition.
While giving an exclusive interview to goal.com, the 55-year-old was quoted as saying:
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 who is in a great moment of form. But I don't think it will be enough because Spain will have possession of the ball and that will be an important factor.”
“http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gerard-c14664] Pique also knows him well. They know how good he is. I don't think Portugal have any other [decisive] players. Cristiano Ronaldo is everything, he makes the difference in his national team. Ronaldo is their top player."
La Roja Furia will lock horns with the Seleccao at the Donbass Arena in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk on June 27.
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