New Delhi, July 8 -- As Spain continued to probe, to find a way through the gritty Portugal defence, late in their World Cup Round of 16 game at Dallas on Monday, there seemed a certain amount of caution. Favourites going into the trans-Iberian clash, Spain didn't want to be surprised by Portugal at the other end. Those interested in past events influencing the present would have cast their minds back to 2018 when the last time the two sides met in the World Cup in the group stage. Then, Cristiano Ronaldo was a one-man army, giving Portugal the lead and then unleashing a stunning 88th minute free-kick to complete his hat-trick and force a 3-3 draw. This time there was no real concern. Ronaldo, 41, had looked a shadow of his menacing self fo...