A final warmup game awaits Croatia against a tricky European customer as the first group stage game looms nearer.
There is no better test than a direct competitor with Hrvatska heading to Portugal for a difficult friendly on Saturday evening.
Croatia eased past North Macedonia with a stress-free 3-0 win on Monday with a brace from Lovro Majer and a second-half goal from Marco Pasalic.
The Vatreni begin Euro 2024 on June 15 with a tricky opening fixture against Spain.
Portugal must wait until June 18 for their first group-stage game against Czech Republic, so this is not their last friendly.
They will face Republic of Ireland on June 11 after this game with this fixture also providing some experience against a team playing in the tournament.
A Seleção das Quinas appeared assured last time out despite conceding two quick-fire Teemu Pukki goals in a 4-2 victory against Finland.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was at the double with Ruben Dias scoring as well as Liverpool forward Diogo Jota from the spot.
The fixture tomorrow will provide a genuine read as to how each side might perform at the tournament.
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Team News
No injury concerns for the home side who will have a full squad available to use including Cristiano Ronaldo who was not involved against Finland but is expected to start.
Head coach Roberto Martinez is likely to rotate and utilise the entire squad with players such as Diogo Costa and Bernardo Silva expected to start.
Zlatko Dalic played full strength against North Macedonia and is expected to do the same tomorrow.
Ivan Perisic has particularly impressed the head coach after missing the majority of the season after an ACL injury ruled him out.
Josko Gvardiol will be the notable inclusion, with the Manchester City defender missing out last time.
Luka Modric has joined the squad after winning his sixth Champions League with Real Madrid last weekend when Los Blancos defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley.
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Likely line-ups
Costa; Dalot, A. Silva, Dias, Cancelo; Fernandes, Palhinha, B. Silva; Jota, Ronaldo, Leao
Livakovic; Juranovic, Vida, Gvardiol, Sosa; Baturina, Kovacic, Majer; Kramaric, Perisic, Petkovic
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Key Players
Portugal - Cristiano Ronaldo
A watchful eye will be kept on the 39-year-old striker and the impact he has or does not have on the squad for Roberto Martinez.
The legendary striker is undoubtedly not at the peak of his powers, and if his performance is sub-par he may not be a starting player.
Besides that, the Al-Nassr frontman has scored 35 goals and assisted 11 times in 31 matches this season in all competitions, showing he has not lost his touch in front of goal.
Ronaldo was captain when Portugal triumphed in Euro 2016 after his nation beat hosts France 1-0 in the final.
Whether Cristiano Ronaldo can reignite his prime and guide his nation to a second European Championship is certainly a question.
Croatia - Ivan Perisic
Ivan Perisic has always been the man to rely on for Croatia in the last decade of successful performances for his nation.
The winger has already displayed he is fit and ready to contribute to another tournament for his nation after a good performance against North Macedonia.
The winger started the season at Tottenham Hotspur but moved back home to Hajduk Split in a search for game time at the back end of the season.
Perisic received praise from head coach Dalic in the press conference who looks set to rely on the reliable and dynamic winger once again.
Tomorrow will be a chance to build up fitness and add to his impressive catalogue of goals and assists for Croatia before the tournament begins.
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Match Details
Where is the game being played?
The game is being played at Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, in Portugal.
What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at 17:45 (BST), on Saturday 8th June.
How can I watch?
The game is available to watch on Premier Sports 2 in the UK.
