Cristiano Ronaldo has urged followers to make their presence depend by making "all hell break unfastened" when Portugal host giant-killers North Macedonia at Estádio do Dragão on Tuesday.
The winners will safe a spot on this 12 months's World Cup finals in Qatar.
North Macedonia despatched shockwaves all through Europe final week once they eradicated Euro 2020 winners Italy from the working to safe a spot within the 32-team event.
Now the Portugal hero has referred to as on supporters to make sure they don't undergo the identical destiny as Roberto Mancini's aspect, particularly because it may very well be the 37-year-old's final likelihood to make one other worldwide event look.
Ronaldo has featured at 4 World Cup finals - in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018 – however has by no means lifted the trophy.
"I urge the followers: I would like hell breaking unfastened at Dragao," mentioned Ronaldo.
"I went to mattress final evening pondering that I would like the stadium to close down the music for our nationwide anthem and let the followers sing it, a cappella, to point out our ardour, our power and union across the goal of reaching the World Cup.
"If our followers present up the best way they'll, we'll win on Tuesday."
Ronaldo didn't get on the scoresheet within the semi-final victory over Turkey final week however performed an vital function as Fernando Santos’ aspect received 3-1 to progress to Tuesday’s ultimate spherical of play-off motion.
He added: “The crew could be very assured and we're excited for the ultimate.
“That is the sport of our lives."