Joao Mario comes in for Portugal, Medhi Benatia starts for Morocco
ByReuters
Portugal coach Fernando Santos makes one change from his side’s 3-3 draw against Spain with Joao Mario replacing Bruno Fernandes.
Cristiano Ronaldo, already on three goals, leads the line with Gonçalo Guedes in support.
For Morocco, Medhi Benatia of Juventus marshals the backline, with Hakim Ziyech their creator-in-chief.
Morocco are looking for an upset win over the European champions at the Luzhniki Stadium to realistically keep alive their interest in the tournament.
Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Portugal's opening 3-3 draw with Spain, while Morocco lost 1-0 to Iran who top the group.
Teams:
Portugal: Rui Patrício; Cedric, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro; Bernardo Silva, William Carvalho, Moutinho, Joao Mario; Cristiano Ronaldo, Guede.
Morocco: Mohamedi; Dirar, Da Costa, Benatia, Hakimi; El Ahmadi; Boussoufa, Belhanda, Ziyech, Nordin Amrabat; Boutaib.
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