LENS, France (AP) " With Cristiano Ronaldo finally showing his scoring prowess, Portugal is hoping to achieve something it hasn't managed yet at the European Championship - win a match.
After three consecutive draws, Portugal squeezed its way into Saturday's round of 16 game against Croatia, which beat defending champion Spain on Tuesday to extend an unbeaten run to 10 matches.
"Croatia had an amazing game against Spain. We respect Croatia but we also believe we can beat them," Portugal coach Fernando Santos said through an interpreter Friday.
Ronaldo, who netted twice in Wednesday's thrilling 3-3 draw with Hungary, would clearly be the player Portugal turns to for a victory in Lens.
"Portugal is always a team, and Ronaldo is a team player," Santos said. "Without great teams, there are no great players. A great player might decide a single game, but without great team you can't win a tournament."