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Portugal lineup to take on Luxembourg

Portugal lineup to take on Luxembourg

It all comes down to this. A win in Luxembourg will seal Portugal's progression into next year's Euro 2020 finals, and Fernando Santos has unsurprisingly named a strong lineup in the crucial clash.

Rui Patricio yet again starts in goal, only further extending his record as the most capped goalkeeper in Seleção history.

The centreback partnership remains the same as on Thursday vs Lithuania too, with Ruben Dias and Jose Fonte starting in front of the Wolves shot-stopper.

At right back, Leicester's Ricardo Pereira retains his place in the starting eleven too, but there is a change at left back, with Raphael Guerreiro coming in in place of Mario Rui.

In midfield, Porto man Danilo Pereira returns to the team, partnering Pizzi in midfield. Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva also start.

And up front, there is one change: Cristiano Ronaldo partners Andre Silva in attack, Silva replacing club teammate Gonçalo Paciencia in the starting lineup.

Portugal qualify for Euro 2020

Portugal qualify for Euro 2020

OFFICIAL: Portugal lineup to take on Lithuania

OFFICIAL: Portugal lineup to take on Lithuania