Spain Vs. Portugal LIVE In Euro 2012 Semifinal: Ronaldo Looks To Make Mark On Iberian Rivalry

LIVE: Spain vs. Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has been trying to conquer Spain for years. Until recently, he has been thwarted in this endeavor by some of the same players that will oppose Portugal in the semifinal at Euro 2012. But fresh off winning his first La Liga crown since joining Real Madrid, the Portuguese forward aims to add another epic result to his sterling resume.

Of course, the mesmeric passing of Spain means that Ronaldo may see precious few chances to make an impression at Donbass Arena in Ukraine. Winners at both the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2008, Spain enter the match as the prohibitive favorites and the purveyors of the most beautiful -- and emulated -- style in the world. The team that emerges victorious on Wednesday will await the winner of the other semifinal match between Italy and Germany.

To bring a bit more of an Iberian influence and expert analysis to this latest Euro 2012 live blog, HuffPost Sports will be viewing the game alongside noted soccer writer Jimmy Burns at the Centro Espanol in New York City. The author of La Roja: How Soccer Conquered Spain and How Spanish Soccer Conquered the World (Nation Books), Burns will be chiming in with insights throughout the match.

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