Spain's 2-1 win over Chile in Pretoria last night saw them replace the South American side at the top of Group H, but with both nations still going through.

The European champions' reward for their second successive win in South Africa was a showdown with Iberian neighbours Portugal in the knockout stages, with Chile meeting the Brazilians. On paper it would appear that Spain have slightly easier route, but that is not the way Del Bosque is looking at it.

When asked what if he was concerned about facing Cristiano Ronaldo, Del Bosque said: "No, Portugal concern me.

"We've seen today how they controlled the game against Brazil, hitting them on the counter-attack.

"Portugal are going to be a very tough side. I take no satisfaction from the fact we're up against Portugal instead of Brazil. They are both great national teams."

Spain at least go into the clash with Portugal battle-hardened by their experiences in the group stages.

The Spanish came into the World Cup rated by many as favourites to clinch the title, but those lofty expectations were tempered considerably when they lost their opening match to Switzerland.

Del Bosque's men have got themselves back on track with victories against Honduras and Chile, although it could have been a different story against Marcelo Bielsa's side.

Chile looked to be gaining the upper hand when they helped gift Spain the lead in the 24th minute.

Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo needlessly raced out of his goal and kicked his clearance straight at David Villa, who fired straight into an empty net from 40 yards out. Spain then doubled their lead just before the break through Andres Iniesta, while at the same time Chile were reduced to 10 men when midfielder Marco Estrada was shown a second yellow card for what looked an accidental trip on Fernando Torres.

It was harsh on Chile to find themselves in such a position at the break, and although they pulled a goal back just after half-time, they rarely looked like getting another goal. Iniesta, who was named man of the match, admits Villa's goal was crucial.

"David's goal was very important for us. It came at a difficult time where we weren't finding it comfortable," he said.

Chile were left with mixed feelings following the loss, which ended their 100% record in this World Cup but still saw them get through to the next phase.

"We are through to the last 16 but we've been defeated so there is some ambivalence of course. We've moved into the next round but can't really celebrate after a defeat," said Bielsa, who felt Estrada's red card was the turning point of the game.

"The first 40 minutes were even, with both teams enjoying similar amounts of possession and goal chances.

"After that moment, it was a different match."