Ronaldo-Lewandowski go head to head for Euros semis space

Ronaldo-Lewandowski go head to head for Euros semis space

                              

MARSEILLE: Two of Europe's most productive marksmen clash as Robert Lewandowski plans to end Cristiano Ronaldo's fantasies of finding a universal trophy when Poland meet Portugal in an Euro 2016 quarter-last conflict on Thursday. 

Ronaldo is only one objective far from significantly more European title history by coordinating French legend Michel Platini's record characteristic of nine objectives in the finals. 

The Real Madrid star has as of now turn into the primary player to score in four Euros and broken the opposition record for appearances. 

At 31, Ronaldo is unrealistic to improve chance for global brilliance with the champs in Marseille confronting a semi-last conflict against his Real Madrid partner Gareth Bale and Wales or Belgium. 

In spite of a twofold against Hungary to spare Portugal's becomes flushed to sneak through the gathering stage in third place, Ronaldo has yet to burst into flames in France. 

A level show and post-match rage against Iceland in Portugal's opener was trailed by a missed punishment in a stalemate against Austria. 

He was likewise stayed silent for 117 minutes a dull last 16 conflict with Croatia, yet his lone exertion on objective prompted the leap forward as Ricardo Quaresma headed home after Danijel Subasic parried Ronaldo's exertion. 

Fortunate Portugal 

"We'll generally have a shot. We have the best player on the planet - Ronaldo - and any semblance of Nani, Quaresma and Joao Mario," said Portugal guard Jose Fonte. 

Portugal were censured for their negative methodology against Croatia concerning the first run through in Euros history no group had a shot on focus amid the control a hour and a half. 

In any case, Fonte demands Fernando Santos' men couldn't care less how they play the length of they make the last four. 

"On the off chance that we need to play awful and win, I'll do it. As a group you need to play great football and win recreations however at times you can't." 

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny dismissed recommendations Ronaldo is not on top structure, but rather said he has likewise been inspired by Bayern Munich's 35 million euro ($38.5 million) initiate Renato Sanches after the 18-year-old fell off the seat to win man-of-the-match against Croatia. 

"Portugal are an awesome group, they are not simply Cristiano Ronaldo and some say he is not playing his best. I would in any case adoration to have him in my group," said Szczesny. 

"Other than Cristiano, I am awed by Renato Sanches. Without a doubt we have a major errand in front of us on Thursday." 

Lewandowski is yet to locate the net in four recreations in France, however kept his cool to change over from the spot as Poland advanced to their first real quarter-last for a long time with a 5-4 punishment shootout win over Switzerland. 

"We are not stressed over Robert, not in the slightest degree," said Poland aide supervisor Hubert Malowiejski. 

"Obviously he felt some agony after that match, yet there is not even the smallest piece of uncertainty he will be prepared for Portugal." 

Szczesny conceded he is unrealistic to come back from the damage he endured in Poland's opening 1-0 win over Northern Ireland after Lukasz Fabianski's heroics in objective against the Swiss. 

Swansea plug Fabianski was beaten by an outstanding Xherdan Shaqiri bike kick as Poland yielded without precedent for the competition, however created a series of recoveries to compel the attach to a shootout. 

"I would not have the capacity to help the group as Lukasz does right now, so obviously I won't play against Portugal. I will attempt to bolster the group from the seat," said Arsenal 'manager Szczesny. 

Portugal have wellness worries over Raphael Guerreiro, Andre Gomes and Joao Moutinho, so ponder kid Sanches searches sure to begin without precedent for the competition.