Cristiano Ronaldo can make ‘dream’ come true for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – but Georgia are ‘not afraid’ of CR7 & Portugal in crucial Euro 2024 encounter

With qualification spots still up for grabs in Group F, the battle to secure places in the last 16 is set to go down to the wire. Portugal are already assured of their progression into the knockout stages after picking up victories over Czechia and Turkey.

Georgia have just one point to their name, but victory over Portugal could take them through and Napoli star Kvaratskhelia has said of potentially facing Ronaldo with so much on the line: “He was an idol for me. I'm happy to see him on the field. It was a dream I had [to face him], and we’ll see what happens.”

Zuriko Davitashvili is also hoping to face Ronaldo in the heat of European Championship action, but has said of heading into that contest with no fear: “It's a pleasure to face him, but I'm not afraid. I'm looking forward to it, and we want to show that we can play well against these teams.”

There is every chance that Ronaldo will be rested by Portugal on Wednesday, with Roberto Martinez in a position to rotate his squad. Kvaratskhelia will be hoping that the 39-year-old takes to the field at some stage, with there a post-game shirt swap lottery to take into account.