Diogo Jota and Cristiano Ronaldo are determined to win

Diogo Jota is expected to play well to help the Portuguese team win. (Source: Getty Images)

This is considered a difficult challenge, but with a higher-rated squad, Portugal can completely win the right to play the “final”.

Speaking before this encounter, striker Diogo Jota said: “Turkey is not an easy opponent, but Portugal has every condition to win.”

The Liverpool striker is expected to continue to play explosively to help the Portuguese team get the best results.

Jota said: “Scoring goals is important, but it is equally important to limit your chances and successfully capitalize on your opportunities.

Everyone who entered the field tried their best. I think we can win and win the right to play the ‘final’

Our biggest goal is to attend the World Cup. Anything to the contrary is not on our mind. Therefore, we will try at all costs to avoid a bad situation from happening.”

In this play-off match, which is considered a “semi-final”, Portugal has a great advantage when it comes to playing at home Estadio do Dragao in welcoming Turkey (taking place on the morning of March 25 in Vietnam time). Male).

If they win, coach Fernando Santos’ army will face the winner of the Italy-North Macedonia match in the “final” to compete for a ticket to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup.

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on the training ground. (Source: Man Utd)

Before this match, Ronaldo sent a strong message on social networks with pictures of his efforts in training in the latest training session with the Portuguese team.

Ronaldo shared on his personal Instagram: “Fully focused on the 2022 World Cup. As always, proud to represent Portugal.

We know that the road will not be easy, we have the utmost respect for the opponents we will face and those with the same goals as us.

But together, the whole team will fight hard to bring Portugal back to the right position.”

If Portugal does not win the play-off round to have a ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo’s time with the national team will also end.

Ronaldo will turn 41 at the 2026 World Cup to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Therefore, the goal of the Portuguese star is to make an effort in the play-off series to be able to participate in the most attractive tournament on the planet at the end of this year.