<p class="title">Portugal defender Bruno Alves said Saturday's World Cup last-16 clash with Uruguay will be more than simply a battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The European champions will face Uruguay in Sochi for a place in the quarterfinals after finishing as runners-up behind Spain in Group B.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Uruguay won all three of their group matches, beating hosts Russia 3-0 in their last outing, and are the only team yet to concede a goal at the tournament.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Real Madrid forward Ronaldo has scored four of Portugal's five goals so far, while Barcelona star Suarez netted against Saudi Arabia and Russia.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I don't think it will be a duel between Suarez and Ronaldo," Alves said on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It's a match between the two teams, Portugal and Uruguay, and we'll do everything we can to win."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Portugal survived a late scare against Iran on Monday, as Ronaldo missed a penalty and was fortunate to escape a red card for an elbow.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"At this stage we still believe we have room for improvement," Alves said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I think we will win, but you can't forget you can only win if you play well and I think we'll play well."</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 36-year-old Alves is at his third World Cup, although the Rangers centre-back has yet to make an appearance in Russia.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I feel that we're always highly motivated. I think all of us have come here to play and when our moment comes we will be ready for it to help Portugal win," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I think this Portugal team is ready for everything. We've shown we have the chance to win and if we keep it up this way I think we'll be successful. There are difficult games in store for us though."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Portugal have not lost a competitive match with Ronaldo in the side since the 2014 World Cup, although they were beaten on penalties by Chile at last year's Confederations Cup.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Alves sounded a note of caution following the departure of defending champions Germany.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Everybody can see that in this World Cup there are no easy games," Alves said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Germany's fate made it clear what can happen to any strong team."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Uruguay are hopeful Jose Maria Gimenez will return from injury to resume his centre-back partnership with Atletico Madrid team-mate Diego Godin.</p>
<p class="title">Portugal defender Bruno Alves said Saturday's World Cup last-16 clash with Uruguay will be more than simply a battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The European champions will face Uruguay in Sochi for a place in the quarterfinals after finishing as runners-up behind Spain in Group B.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Uruguay won all three of their group matches, beating hosts Russia 3-0 in their last outing, and are the only team yet to concede a goal at the tournament.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Real Madrid forward Ronaldo has scored four of Portugal's five goals so far, while Barcelona star Suarez netted against Saudi Arabia and Russia.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I don't think it will be a duel between Suarez and Ronaldo," Alves said on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It's a match between the two teams, Portugal and Uruguay, and we'll do everything we can to win."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Portugal survived a late scare against Iran on Monday, as Ronaldo missed a penalty and was fortunate to escape a red card for an elbow.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"At this stage we still believe we have room for improvement," Alves said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I think we will win, but you can't forget you can only win if you play well and I think we'll play well."</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 36-year-old Alves is at his third World Cup, although the Rangers centre-back has yet to make an appearance in Russia.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I feel that we're always highly motivated. I think all of us have come here to play and when our moment comes we will be ready for it to help Portugal win," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I think this Portugal team is ready for everything. We've shown we have the chance to win and if we keep it up this way I think we'll be successful. There are difficult games in store for us though."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Portugal have not lost a competitive match with Ronaldo in the side since the 2014 World Cup, although they were beaten on penalties by Chile at last year's Confederations Cup.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Alves sounded a note of caution following the departure of defending champions Germany.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Everybody can see that in this World Cup there are no easy games," Alves said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Germany's fate made it clear what can happen to any strong team."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Uruguay are hopeful Jose Maria Gimenez will return from injury to resume his centre-back partnership with Atletico Madrid team-mate Diego Godin.</p>