Diego Costa leads Spain line as Portugal start Pepe

Diego Costa leads the line for Spain in Fernando Hierro’s first match in charge of the national team.

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Costa, 29, gets the nod ahead of Iago Aspas, with Andres Iniesta, David Silva and Isco in behind. However, there is a slight surprise in midfield, where Koke starts ahead of Thiago Alcantara.

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Meanwhile, the Euro 2016 winners start Pepe at centre-half, with Jose Fonte partnering the Besiktas in the centre of defence.

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Cristiano Ronaldo starts up front with Joao Moutinho in central midfield.

TEAMS

Spain: David de Gea, Nacho , Piqué, Ramos, Jordi Alba, Koke, Busquets, David Silva, Iniesta, Isco, Diego Costa.

Portugal: Rui Patrício, Pepe, José Fonte, Cédric, Raphael; William Carvalho, Moutinho, Fernandes; Silva, Guedes, Ronaldo.

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