FIFA World Cup 2018: 5 group-stage matches in which top superstars will face each other

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#2 Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Andres Iniesta (Spain vs. Portugal - 15 June 2018)

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Andres Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head-to-head in the tournament this year

After leading Real Madrid to claim the UEFA Champions League last month, Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking forward to reaching a similar level of impacts with Portugal in the World Cup this term.

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The European champions will face a big test early in the tournament as they prepare to meet Spain for their first game.

Led by Barcelona legend, Andres Iniesta, the 2010 World Cup winners will not be taking the match with fragile hands. Despite his age, Iniesta is still one of the most impressive superstars on the planet.

While Ronaldo has his sights set on a famous victory against Fernando Hierro's men, Iniesta will also be looking forward to starting the competition in the best way by leading his nation to win their first match of the tournament.

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In the end, the match could be decided by the outcome of the individual battle between the two amazing superstars.

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