Match Previews

Obtained a 1-0 win over Morocco despite poor performance. Ronaldo keeps scoring. A must-not-lose against Iran ahead of them. Moutinho shook off illness. Guerreiro with the group.

An early goal by Ronaldo gave Portugal the chance to set the match against Morocco immediately on the right direction. However, they failed to kill the game off and, after creating a couple of dangerous initiatives still in the first half, with the passing of time they were put under heavy pressure by their opponents. They seriously risked defensively but, in the end, they managed to avoid conceding.

Portugal are clearly Ronaldo-dependent. CR7 scored once again, created another dangerous opportunity and served a fantastic assist for Guedes, who wasted poorly: all offensive initiatives pass through him. Rui Patricio made some precious saves and Cedric was also solid at the back. Guedes and Bernardo Silva, who made several mistakes and lost some dangerous balls, have been quite poor so far.

Portugal are now second in the Group B, behind Spain, due to the yellow cards picked up. In order to achieve the knockout stage of the competition, they will have to avoid a defeat against Iran, who are just 1 point off them.

Moutinho has shaken off a 'flu. Guerreiro resumed regular training after shaking off muscular problems.

Bruno Fernandes and Adrien Silva are one yellow card away from ban.

Considering the negative performances offered by Guedes, André Silva could end up being given a starting place as Ronaldo's partner up-front.

Portugal have already met Iran twice. In a 1972 friendly, they obtained a 3-0 win. In the 2006 World Cup, they beat the Asiatic side 2-0 in the Group stage.