2018 FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Uruguay, 3 player battles to look forward to

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#2 Diego Godin vs Pepe

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Pepe and Godin's role for their side has been valuable and has helped Portugal and Uruguay in progressing to the Round of 16. Being extremely solid defenders, they will try to make life difficult for their opposition strikers on Saturday.

Having successfully dealt with all the attacking threats thrown by Iran at him in the last group stage match, Pepe has had a success rate of 75% at tackling, won 65% of aerial duels and completed 103 successful passes at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Godin, on the other hand, stood like a rock and helped Uruguay in not conceding a single goal in the group stage. He has had a success rate of 50% at tackling, won 61.5% of aerial duels and completed 145 successful passes at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

This contest between two resolute defenders will be an important factor in their Round of 16 match.

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