Tom Kundert: Somewhat atypically, Portugal have reached the semifinals more through grit and heart than silky, easy-on-the-eyes football. This time around, it has been the strength and power of Pepe, the energy and industry of Renato Sanches, and the sheer bloody-mindedness to find a way to win, even if it means winning ugly, that have stood out.
Coach Fernando Santos' side have a superb opportunity to book their place at the Stade de France on Sunday, provided they continue to show the determination, patience and humility that got them past Croatia and Poland.
Everyone associated with the Portugal delegation will be hammering home the idea that this is no foregone conclusion, but if the players, even subconsciously, allow complacency to enter their heads, it will be a mistake.
Glen Wilson: To paraphrase a fellow Wales fan, this is the nation's biggest football match since last Friday when they beat Belgium. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Wales' march to the Euro 2016 semifinals is that coming into this game against Portugal, they can be considered the form side.
While Portugal have stuttered and stumbled, Wales have won four of their five matches and, were it not for France's rout of Iceland, Wales would be arriving in Lyon as the tournament's top scorers.
But while Wales fly blind and fearlessly, suspensions for Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies mean Chris Coleman must change a winning side to function without two of his most impressive performers. It all points to the biggest test of Wales' "together, stronger" team ethic to date.
TK: Some people claim Ronaldo has had a disappointing tournament, but the Portugal captain single-handedly dragged his side into the Round of 16 with two fine goals and a majestic assist, played a key role in the match-winning goal against Croatia and won a clear penalty against Poland, to which the referee turned a blind eye. That's not too shabby for a "poor tournament."
Coach Fernando Santos' side have a superb opportunity to book their place at the Stade de France on Sunday, provided they continue to show the determination, patience and humility that got them past Croatia and Poland.
Everyone associated with the Portugal delegation will be hammering home the idea that this is no foregone conclusion, but if the players, even subconsciously, allow complacency to enter their heads, it will be a mistake.
Glen Wilson: To paraphrase a fellow Wales fan, this is the nation's biggest football match since last Friday when they beat Belgium. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Wales' march to the Euro 2016 semifinals is that coming into this game against Portugal, they can be considered the form side.
While Portugal have stuttered and stumbled, Wales have won four of their five matches and, were it not for France's rout of Iceland, Wales would be arriving in Lyon as the tournament's top scorers.
But while Wales fly blind and fearlessly, suspensions for Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies mean Chris Coleman must change a winning side to function without two of his most impressive performers. It all points to the biggest test of Wales' "together, stronger" team ethic to date.
TK: Some people claim Ronaldo has had a disappointing tournament, but the Portugal captain single-handedly dragged his side into the Round of 16 with two fine goals and a majestic assist, played a key role in the match-winning goal against Croatia and won a clear penalty against Poland, to which the referee turned a blind eye. That's not too shabby for a "poor tournament."
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