Cristiano Ronaldo has equalled the world file for worldwide caps of 196 after approaching in its place within the 51st minute within the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-final in opposition to Morocco on Saturday. Earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo began on the bench as soon as extra in Portugal’s World Cup quarter-final conflict in opposition to Morocco on Saturday. Coach Fernando Santos dropped the five-time Ballon d’Or winner for the final 16 win over Switzerland, and maintained the same line-up in opposition to the North Africans.

Goncalo Ramos, who scored a hat-trick within the 6-1 victory, leads the road once more, with help from Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Joao Felix.

Ruben Neves replaces William Carvalho in defensive midfield for Santos’s solely change, whereas Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo additionally stays on the bench with Ronaldo.

Morocco have been compelled into two adjustments in defence, with Nayef Aguerd and Noussair Mazraoui each unable to play due to damage issues.

Jawad El Yamiq steps in at centre-back rather than the West Ham defender whereas Yahya Attiat-Allah performs at left-back rather than the Bayern Munich man.

Morocco preserve the identical midfield and assault which helped them see off Spain within the final 16 and qualify for the quarter-finals for the primary time of their historical past.

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