The match itself became a showcase for , who delivered a legendary hat-trick: Group B's heavyweight showdown as Ronaldo faces Ramos
was hastily appointed to lead a squad of favorites whose preparation had been thrown into total disarray. A Masterclass from Cristiano Ronaldo [Group B] Portugal Vs Spain
: Just two days before their opening match, Spain sensationally sacked their manager, Julen Lopetegui , after it was revealed he had accepted the Real Madrid job without informing the federation. The match itself became a showcase for ,
The buildup to the match was defined by unprecedented drama off the pitch: Spain sensationally sacked their manager
The clash between Portugal and Spain during the 2018 FIFA World Cup is widely regarded as one of the greatest group-stage matches in football history. Fri, Jun 15 Chaos Before the Whistle