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- Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, over 40, will meet on the World Cup pitch for the first time.
- Zlatko Dalic said the midfield battle will decide the match as Croatia relies on blocking against Portugal’s technical strength.
- Roberto Martinez kept Ronaldo on the field despite limited involvement after Portugal’s one win and two draws in group play.
- Opta’s supercomputer gave Portugal a 54.5% win probability and Croatia a 20.4% chance.
