Is Cristiano Ronaldo the key to halting Spain's Euro 2012 progress? With the Real Madrid forward in devastating form for Paulo Bento's men, Phil Kitromilides is backing goals in tonight's first semi-final in Donetsk

Is Cristiano Ronaldo the key to halting Spain's Euro 2012 progress?

With the Real Madrid forward in devastating form for Paulo Bento's men, Phil Kitromilides is backing goals in tonight's first semi-final in Donetsk

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This Iberian derby has traditionally been a close encounter, with five of the last nine meetings between the sides ending in a draw.

Though it has been billed as Cristiano Ronaldo versus Spain, partly due to the Real Madrid forward's recent stunning form in the competition, the Portuguese will be confident of getting one over on their neighbours, having triumphed 4-0 the last time they met back in 2010.