League A Group 1 of the 2024-2025 season UEFA Nations League reaches its climax with a thrilling top-of-the-table clash as Croatia hosts Portugal at the Poljud Stadium in Split on Monday evening.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who at the age of 39 is still rewriting football history, produced a masterclass in Portugal’s emphatic 5-1 win over Poland on Friday. The Selecao talisman scored twice, including a spectacular bicycle kick, for his 132nd international victory.

Earlier this year, Croatia started their preparations for Euro 2024 with a 2-1 friendly win over Portugal, but their tournament campaign ended in disappointment. However, in the Nations League rematch last September, Roberto Martinez’s men exacted revenge with a 2-1 win of their own, culminating in Ronaldo scoring the 900th goal of his illustrious career.

Still led by head coach Zlatko Dalic, the hosts have an experienced but aging squad that has undergone a number of changes but is still largely reminiscent of the teams that reached the 2018 FIFA World Cup final and the 2022 semi-finals. The Croats go into this match on Friday after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Scotland at Hampden Park. Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn scored a goal in the 86th minute to secure a late win for the Tartan Army.

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How to watch Croatia vs Portugal online: TV channels and live streams

In the United States (US)the UEFA Nations League match between Croatia and Portugal can be watched and streamed live online Fubo, DirecTV stream, FS2 And ViX.

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Kick-off time Croatia vs Portugal

The UEFA Nations League match between Croatia and Portugal will be played at Poljud Stadium in Split, Croatia.

It will start at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT on Monday November 18in the United States (US).

Team news and squads

Team news from Croatia

Croatia will have to make do without their creative power Petar Sucicwho is suspended after receiving two yellow cards in the defeat against Scotland. Mario Pasalic or Nikola Vlasic are likely candidates for the number 10 role.

On a more positive note for Croatia: Ante Budimir and first choice goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic return from suspensions. It is expected that Livakovic will regain his place Dominik Kotarskiwhile Andrej Kramaric should keep his place in the attack on Budimir.

However, there may be a defensive adjustment, such as Kristijan Jakic suffered an injury late in the match against Scotland. Could see this Marin Pongracic shifted to the right back position to provide cover.

Team news from Portugal

Since head coach Roberto Martinez has already secured a top spot in the group, he has opted to send some of his top players:Christiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Pedro NetoAnd Bruno Fernandes– asked back to their clubs. This decision comes as a welcome relief for teams like Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, as Fernandes is anyway unavailable for Monday’s match due to suspension.

To fill the void, Martinez has drafted Fabio Silva and highly sought-after wing defender of Sporting Lisbon Geovany Quenda of the Under-21s, while Tiago Djalowho narrowly missed out on Poland’s matchday squad is also expected to be in action. The Portuguese boss could make several expected changes Joao Felix, Joao CanceloAnd Vitinha to the starting eleven. In the meantime, Rui Silva And Jose Sa may challenge Diogo Costa for the place between the posts.

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