Portugal-Uruguay more than Ronaldo v Suarez, says Alves

Portugal defender Bruno Alves said Saturday's World Cup last-16 clash with Uruguay will be more than simply a battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez.

The European champions will face Uruguay in Sochi for a place in the quarter-finals after finishing as runners-up behind Spain in Group B.

Uruguay won all three of their group matches, beating hosts Russia 3-0 in their last outing, and are the only team yet to concede a goal at the tournament.

Real Madrid forward Ronaldo has scored four of Portugal's five goals so far, while Barcelona star Suarez netted against Saudi Arabia and Russia.

"I don't think it will be a duel between Suarez and Ronaldo," Alves said on Thursday.

"It's a match between the two teams, Portugal and Uruguay, and we'll do everything we can to win."
"I think this Portugal team is ready for everything. We've shown we have the chance to win and if we keep it up this way I think we'll be successful. There are difficult games in store for us though."