With Spain set to face Portugal in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, Pau Cubarsí has admitted that taking on Cristiano Ronaldo would be an unforgettable milestone in his young career.
The teenage Spanish defender is looking forward to what could be his first competitive meeting with the Portuguese icon, who continues to lead his country on the biggest stage.
“Playing against a legend like Cristiano Ronaldo would be unforgettable,” Cubarsí said ahead of the highly anticipated knockout encounter.
The Barcelona defender also revealed he hopes to swap shirts with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner after the match, while joking that he may have to wait his turn.
“I’d ask him for his shirt, but there will be a queue!” he said.
Spain and Portugal meet in one of the standout ties of the World Cup Round of 16, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake in a clash that also symbolizes a meeting between football’s next generation and one of its greatest-ever players.
