Extreme quality, Iberian rivalry. You can't write scripts like this.
Cristiano Ronaldo made his mark on the 2018 World Cup early, winning a penalty two minutes in.
Portugal's captain converted past David De Gea and Ronaldo has now scored in four different World Cup editions.
Diego Costa worked his way forward in a one man show for Spain's equaliser midway through the first-half.
But, Ronaldo venomously drilled a left-footed shot from long-range to get the lead back, as De Gea let it squeeze past him.
Costa scored his second after the break following David Silva's free-kick, a routine move from the training ground, before Nacho struck brilliantly to give Spain the lead.
However, it was Ronaldo who had the final say, with his spectacular free-kick two minutes from time securing a memorable 3-3 draw.
📌 Cristiano. Ronaldo.
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Portugal
Rui Patricio (GK) - 6
Great save to deny Isco a few times but there was no stopping Costa or Nacho.
Pepe - 5
Looked for the foul on Costa, but ended up conceding.
Raphael Guerreiro - 7
Looked in control on the wing and made runs forward.
Jose Fonte - 4
Was left scrambling after Costa.
Cedric - 6
Great cross in for Ronaldo, who was surrounded by defenders and couldn't latch on.
Joao Moutinho - 5
Was quite solid but was poor defensively.
Bernardo Silva - 6.5
Did well in the counter-attack also, and lobbed balls forward.
William - 5.5
Great recoveries and good passing.
Bruno Fernandes - 6.5
Beautiful work during the counter-attack.
Goncalo Guedes - 6.5
Great run after pass from Ronaldo but was thwarted by Ramos. Won free-kicks in a good areas.
Cristiano Ronaldo - 8.5
Thrives under pressure and won a penalty two minutes in before converting beautifully. Sublime touch and worked deadly counter-attacks. A second goal drilled from outside of the box.

Subs
Joao Mario - 5
A great start off the bench, was silky.
Ricardo Quaresma - 5
Lively and was eager to get into the game.
Andre Silva - N/A
Didn't do enough to warrant a fair rating.
Spain
David De Gea (GK) - 5.5
An uncharacteristic howler let in Ronaldo's second goal.
Gerard Pique - 6
Mostly solid, but along with fellow defenders. Was left scrambling after Portugal's counters. A better second half from the Barcelona defender.
Nacho - 6.5
Brought down Ronaldo to give away penalty. Improved as the half went on and hit a beautiful strike into the back of the net in the second 45.
Sergio Busquets - 7.5
Great in midfield with Iniesta. Great header sent in for Costa's second.
Koke - 5.5
Won back possession in style.
Sergio Ramos - 6
Great, experienced defending.
Jordi Alba - 6
Used his pace well to drive balls forward, and almost assisted Costa with a hat-trick.
Andres Iniesta - 8
The maestro was immense, stringing passes together. Great cut-in for Silva. Very fluid.
David Silva - 7
A few chances early on. Brilliant set piece to set up Spain's second goal.
Isco - 8.5
Great passing and made several runs into the box. Stunning strike that almost crossed the line. Brilliant on the ball.

Diego Costa - 9
Kept the ball well despite a packed defence. Outrageous skill to keep the ball and beat several defenders to finish magnificently.
Subs
Thiago - 6
Very energetic off the bench and sped forward dangerously.
Aspas - N/A
Didn't do enough to warrant a fair rating.
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