France and Spain to head into battle at Euro 2012
17:31 • 23.06.12
France and Spain are gearing up for an epic clash on Saturday when the two sides meet at the Euro 2012 quarter-finals in Donetsk.
Whichever side wins will meet Portugal in the last four - and, despite Cristiano Ronaldo's searing form, both teams will hope that Portugal's presence in the semi-finals is a good omen.
France beat Portugal in the semi-finals en route to success at both Euro 1984 and Euro 2000, as well as at the same stage of the 2006 World Cup.
Spain, meanwhile, overcame their Iberian rivals in the last 16 on the way to glory at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Saturday's game is also a precursor to the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign, with France and Spain drawn in the same group, but both teams will only have eyes for a semi-final date with Ronaldo and co.
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