Iberian clash dominates the action

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There are several international friendlies on Wednesday that offer the punter a great opportunity to multiply their hard-earned cash.

The stand-out clash sees Iberian foes Portugal lock horns with European and world champions Spain in Lisbon.

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo will be keen to lead Portugal to victory on home soil this week but, with Vicente Del Bosque’s outfit likely to consist of Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and David Villa, the visitors go into this one as the slight online sportsbook favourites.

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Del Bosque’s decision to name 22 of the 23 players that featured in the World Cup finals in the summer show the head coach is leaving nothing for granted.

Elsewhere, a youthful Germany side travel to Sweden with manager Joachim Low naming Mario Gotze, Marcel Schmelzer, Lewis Holtby and Andre Schurrle in the squad for the first time.

Talisman Mesut Ozil, whose fine performances at the World Cup earned him a plum move to Los Galacticos, has been rested.

Turkey boss Guus Hiddink returns to his homeland for a difficult clash against Netherlands while opposite number Bert van Marwijk has run the risk of upsetting Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger by naming Robin van Persie in his squad.

The forward recently returned to action after a long-term ankle problem and the Frenchman will no doubt be exasperated should he break down representing Oranje.

Northern Ireland will be out to claim a morale-boosting victory over Morocco at their imposing Windsor Park home.

The Ulsterman claimed a fabulous goalless draw with Italy in their most recent outing, but manager Nigel Worthington is minus the services of Kyle Lafferty, Steven Davis, Stephen Craigan and George McCartney this week.

Neighbours Republic of Ireland welcome Norway to Dublin, but they must find goals from a fresh source with star-man Robbie Keane ruled out of action.

Jonathan Walters, Kevin Doyle and Shane Long will attempt to fill the Spurs striker’s void while on-song London-born Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark, who qualifies for the nation through his mother and grandparents, could make his senior bow.

Euro 2012 hosts Poland and Ukraine meet Ivory Coast and Switzerland respectively while Russia entertain Belgium, Serbia go to Bulgaria and Denmark go head-to-head with Czech Republic in other watchable showdowns.