With a star-studded Spain, a prosperous Portugal, one of Asia's best sides, Iran, and a menacing Morocco, Group B will ignite the World Cup. Here are five players that you should keep a closer eye on.
Marco Asensio
Marco Asensio is becoming a household name after scoring on debut for Real Madrid against Sevilla, followed by goals in the Champions League, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
The 22-year-old dynamic winger is a key player for not only Los Blancos but for his national side. Despite being left-footed, he can be more of a direct threat when coming infield from the right and has a willingness to cover space and track back. Asensio is armed with pace which enables him to drive the ball up the pitch quickly and can accelerate past defenders in one-on-one situations.
His flexibility is a strong trait, being used at Real on both flanks, as well as behind a lone striker or in a parternship.
Cristiano Ronaldo
No surprises here as everyone will be gazing upon one of the two best players on the planet, to see if he can lead his country to the ultimate glory.
Age is nothing but a number for the legendary Portuguese star, and as he continues to change the face of football forever, there is no doubt that he will find the back of the net, which is what he does best. And it is how he does it, which puts him above. The statistics don't lie.
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