European Championship
Oct 11, 2015 5.00pm
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  • Aleksandar Mitrovic 49' yellowcard
  • Zoran Tosic 65' goal
  • Aleksandar Kolarov 79' yellowcard
  • Dusko Tosic 79' yellowcard
  • Aleksandar Kolarov 79' redcard
  • Nemanja Matic 81' redcard
  • goal Nani 5'
  • yellowcard Nelson Semedo 28'
  • yellowcard Danny 42'
  • yellowcard Nani 44'
  • yellowcard Danilo Pereira 49'
  • goal Joao Moutinho 78'
  • yellowcard Andre Andre 81'

Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo rested for Serbia qualifier

Ronaldo rested for Serbia qualifier

Portugal have decided to rest Cristiano Ronaldo for the Euro 2016 qualifier with Serbia in Belgrade, having already secured a place at next year's finals.

The Real Madrid star was released from the Seleccao squad ahead of the game in Belgrade and Fernando Santos will be relying on the likes of Nani and Ricardo Quaresma to lead the attack.

Santos has also left Monaco duo Bernardo Silva and Joao Moutinho on the bench, while midfielder Tiago has been omitted from the matchday squad.

Meanwhile, Serbia have opted for a strong starting lineup with Nemanja Matic, Dusan Tadic and Adem Ljajic all featuring.

Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov will captain the side in the absence of Branislav Ivanovic.

Serbia: Stojkovic, D Tosic, Tomovic, Kolarov, S Mitrovic, Z Tosic, Milivojevic, Matic, A Mitrovic, Tadic, Ljajic

Portugal: Rui Patricio, Alves, Fonte, Eliseu, Veloso, Danny, Andre, Danilo, Semedo, Nani, Quaresma

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