The reigning World Cup and Euro champions face Portugal in the semifinals and Fabregas, who has started a couple of games in an unfamiliar false 9 role, admits Paulo Bento’s side might prove to be a tricky opposition. He said:

The 25-year-old Barcelona midfielder is delighted with his team’s performance thus far in the tournament and believes they can become the first side in the history of the tournament to successfully defend their title.

Meanwhile, defender Sergio Ramos is also braced for a tough task ahead. The Real Madrid defender said:

“I tried hard, and I ran a lot. I feel good. No matter what happens, the most important thing is that Spain won.”

“Portugal have done really well to get to the semi-finals, so it will be difficult.”

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