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Johannesburg - Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal must emerge from their group as winners in order to avoid Spain, however he isn't scared to face the European Champions.
Carlos Queiroz's side were far from impressive in their qualifying campaign and had to beat Bosnia-Hercegovina in a two-legged play-off to make sure of their place in the finals.
Portugal kick off their Soccer World Cup campaign against Ivory Coast before taking on Korea DPR and Brazil and Ronaldo said: "The most important thing is to get to the second round and if it's as group winners, that would be better."
"If not and we have to play Spain, there will be no need to fear them. Spain are one of the favourites for the World Cup, but we are not scared of anyone. We are going to play to win, or try to win."
Doubts surround whether Didier Drogba will be fit to take on Portugal and the Real Madrid star, but Ronaldo admitted that his side are not focusing on the Chelsea striker.
"We know all about Drogba, he's a great player.
"But we can't get preoccupied by him. We must concentrate on our team, our tactics and our ambitions. That's the only way to win."
Carlos Queiroz's side were far from impressive in their qualifying campaign and had to beat Bosnia-Hercegovina in a two-legged play-off to make sure of their place in the finals.
Portugal kick off their Soccer World Cup campaign against Ivory Coast before taking on Korea DPR and Brazil and Ronaldo said: "The most important thing is to get to the second round and if it's as group winners, that would be better."
"If not and we have to play Spain, there will be no need to fear them. Spain are one of the favourites for the World Cup, but we are not scared of anyone. We are going to play to win, or try to win."
Doubts surround whether Didier Drogba will be fit to take on Portugal and the Real Madrid star, but Ronaldo admitted that his side are not focusing on the Chelsea striker.
"We know all about Drogba, he's a great player.
"But we can't get preoccupied by him. We must concentrate on our team, our tactics and our ambitions. That's the only way to win."
