Portugal and Spain are set to meet in a blockbuster round of 16 tie at the World Cup.
Roberto Martinez and Luis De La Fuente have an embarrassment of riches at their disposal across the two squads and pre-tournament expectations were high for both heading to North America.
However, one nation will head home before the last eight.
We take a look at a star-studded combined XI between the two teams...
GK - David Raya
We've arrived at a rather contentious start where the chosen goalkeeper doesn't actually start for either nation...
Whilst both Diogo Costa -- for me, man of the match in Portugal's win over Croatia -- and Unai Simon are fantastic goalkeepers, Arsenal's David Raya cannot be overlooked.
The 30-year-old was arguably the Gunners' most important player during the second half of their title-winning season and has copped the Premier League Golden Glove in each of the last three campaigns.
RB - Joao Cancelo
The choice between Joao Cancelo and Marcos Llorente is actually quite a tough one, but it is Cancelo that just shades it.
Although the 32-year-old did play the majority of his club football on the opposite flank for Barcelona last season, he is quite clearly still effective down the right.
The fact that he is so comfortable on both sides speaks to his immense talent and that's before you get to his impressive list of clubs that includes Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Manchester City.
CB - Pau Cubarsi
Pau Cubarsi looks for all the world that he will become -- if he isn't already -- one of the leading central defenders on the planet.
At just 19, Curbasi is the first choice centre-back at one of the biggest clubs in the world and has been a key fixture in Spain's defence since he was 17 years old.
CB - Ruben Dias
When fit, Dias is a guaranteed starter for practically any team in the world.
Physically strong, dominant in the air and comfortable distributing the ball with either foot, the 29-year-old has been one of the leading defenders in the Premier League since making the move from Benfica to Manchester City in 2020.
LB - Nuno Mendes
Nuno Mendes is probably the left-back in the world that could keep Marc Cucurella out of a side, but given the quality of his performances for both club and country over the last few seasons, he is the only choice for this position.
The Paris Saint-Germain star is now a dual Champions League winner and produced a brilliant display against Spain during last year's Nations League final.
CM - Vitinha
Another member of PSG's back-to-back Champions League winning-side, Vitinha's rapid rise to become one of the most lauded midfielders on the planet has been fascinating.
Fans often refer to his failed loan spell at Wolves, however, for whatever reason, some moves just don't work out for some players.
Vitinha was named Primeira Liga Young Player of the Year the following season with Porto and since moving to Paris, has honed in on his unparalleled ability to retain possession of the ball and often underrated defensive qualities.
CM - Joao Neves
Sitting right next to Vitinha is his PSG partner in crime, Joao Neves.
Unlike his compatriot, Neves has always looked destined to reach the absolute top; sealing a €60m move to the Parc de Princes at just 19.
Both he and Vitinha are fantastic at keeping the ball but Neves' short bursts of speed and ability dribble the ball close to his body makes him the more explosive of the pair.
AM - Bruno Fernandes
Despite the incredible midfielders that La Roja possess, Portugal have a complete clean sweep over the centre of the park.
You simply just can't leave Bruno Fernandes out. Alongside from Vitinha and Neves, the Manchester United playmaker was one of Europe's standout midfielders last season and even broke all-time record for the most assists in a single Premier League season.
After a tough time under Ruben Amorim, Fernandes is finally back in his most comfortable position and back doing what he does best.
RW - Lamine Yamal
No brainer. Lamine Yamal would be the difference maker if dropped into any team in the world and, although he's not having his best tournament, is up there with the very best in the world.
He truly announced himself on the world stage with his performances at Euro 2024 and since then he has gone on to amass 49 direct goal contributions during consecutive title-winning campaigns at Barcelona.
ST - Cristiano Ronaldo
Leave out the player with the most goals in football history? That sounds quite foolish... so he's in.
Cristiano Ronaldo is an extremely divisive player and opinions offered on his ability these days are often over the top from both sides of the fence. However, the facts are clear. He is numerically the greatest goalscorer ever to play the game and a trio of Mikel Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres and Goncalo Ramos doesn't make for the most inspiring list of alternatives.
At 41, Ronaldo is quite clearly past his best but the notion that he is completely gone at the game is just untrue.
LW - Rafael Leao
This is arguably the weakest position of the XI, which speaks to the quality of the side given Rafael Leao is the choice.
Leao is devastatingly quick and extremely adept in one-on-one situations, putting up some of the best take-on numbers in Serie A since his move to Milan all the way back in 2019.
His last few seaons haven't been his best, but on his day he has the ability to be unplayable.
