Real Madrid defender and Spanish national team Sergio Ramos, hope Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, appear not optimal when the two teams meet in the inaugural match Group B World Cup 2018.
Spain will play Portugal in Fisht Stadium, Sochi, Russia, Friday (15/06/2018) or Saturday morning GMT.
Portugal will count on Ronaldo's sharpness. The player performed brilliantly for his club, Real Madrid, and took Los Blancos out as Champions League champions for the third time in a row.
In addition, Ronaldo played brilliantly throughout the 2018 World Cup qualifying phase. The former Manchester United winger scored 15 goals and 3 assists and became the key to success Portugal national team.
Ramos, Spain defender and Ronaldo's teammate at Real Madrid, admits he prefers to play with Ronaldo rather than having to fight him.
"I prefer to play a team with Ronaldo rather than play against him We know how dangerous he is," said Ramos as reported by BolaSport.com from Sportskeeda.
"I hope Cristiano does not play his best game against us," said the former Sevilla player.
Ramos also praised the quality of other players in the Portugal national team. He called the Portugal squad full of talent.
"Not only Ronaldo, but all the Portuguese players are talented players.There are many players who can trick you, they have good skill and defense," he said.
Portugal and Spain are in Group B with Morocco and Iran. They will fight two tickets to the round of 16 large.