Gerard Pique: “Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world”

Spanish Defender Gerard Pique shared expectations of confrontation with Portugal and midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo in the semi-final of Euro-2012. 

“I think that to protect against Portugal we have to play as and against France. While Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani are much more dangerous with the ball at the feet than Benzema and Ribery are more like free space. But our advantage is that we know what to expect from them and we will be ready. 

No duel with Cristiano Ronaldo I would throw it out of your head. And no other duels, too, it's not Barca and Real. Spain and Portugal will play, and the next will be the strongest team, the staff, and not best player.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world. But it would be wrong to focus only on it. I repeat, in order to win, we have to play and think collectively. Moreover, the match with Portugal will be very energy. 

I am afraid such an opponent as Portugal? We spent at least a serious match with France. So I think we can beat them,” – said Pique.