The Barcelona midfielder stated that he has watched Portugal’s Euro 2012 matches and believe they are a force to reckon with if La Roja want to successfully defend their European title.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque’s charges take on the challenge of Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Portugal outfit in the semi-finals of Euro 2012. With the Real Madrid talisman firing on all cylinders, the Navigators go into the crunch fixture high on confidence.
Ahead of the important encounter, Xavi Hernandez, came out in the open to talk about the threat caused by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/South-Africa-c757 hosted 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 midfielder opined that Portugal have improved as a team in parallel to the maturity of the European tournament, and remarked that they have achieved high performance levels in their final two matches.
Xavi especially highlighted http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 and his former Manchester United teammate, Nani, as the players to be wary off. Continuing on the topic, he praised the duo for their electric pace and dribbling ability, a combo that comes to deadly effect when
paired up with their shooting ability.
Fabio Coentrao also received special praise from the majestic midfielder, who hailed his integral presence in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984’s counter attacks over the course of the competition.
Moreover, while analyzing the midfield of their semi-final rivals, La Masia academy graduate stated claimed that Joao Moutinho and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Raul-Meireles-c30678 are top players who will make life difficult for La Roja players at the Donbass Arena.
"They are a team of a high level and have gained in confidence in the last two games they won.”
"They are better than in the World Cup. They have improved, matured, and defend very well and then they are so dangerous on the wings with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 and Cristiano Ronaldo - players who can dribble and shoot brilliantly. They know how to hit you on the break very
well and [http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152] Coentrao is also in good form.”
"They have players with a lot of talent and also in mid-field with [Joao] Moutinho and [Raul] Meireles. They are top level, so it will be a very difficult game."
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