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Goncalo Ramos became Portugal's new hero after starting in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and netting a memorable hat-trick in their 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland.
The result sends Portugal into the quarter-finals of the tournament where they will take on Morocco, and they will be huge favourites to build on their stunning win on Tuesday night.
Here is how both sets of players rated at the Lusail Stadium
Portugal celebrate during 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland in their last-16 clash on Tuesday
Diogo Costa - Was passive and hesitant to be left in no-man's land for Switzerland's consolation and some of his parries were poor. Not a totally convincing display. 6
Diogo Dalot - Showing why he is keeping out Joao Cancelo at international level - setting up Ramos's second goal just after half-time with decent low cross. 6.5
Pepe - Approaching 40 years old but you just wouldn't know it. Was strong in the air and bullied both Switzerland centre-backs to nod Portugal into a 2-0 lead. 7
Pepe put in an excellent defensive performance that he marked with a goal in Lusail
Ruben Dias - It looked like he was going to be overawed by Breel Embolo in the early stages but he eventually stood his ground in a solid performance. 7
Raphael Guerreiro - Little to do defensively but was excellent going forward and took his goal incredibly well. 7.5
Otavio - Came into the side and had a tidy game including a well struck first half volley into the ground that was well saved by Sommer. 7
William Carvalho - Not noticeable among the flow of goals but it was his presence that ensured Switzerland never looked like getting back into the game. 6.5
Bernardo Silva - The quietest of Portugal's attacking players. Couldn't get into the game and lost possession often before he was withdrawn. 6.5
Bruno Fernandes - Looks at his best when not having to play with Ronaldo and marked his 77th game for his country with an assist. 7
Goncalo Ramos - Could hardly have dreamed of a more perfect evening. Replaced Ronaldo with big pressure on his shoulders and repaid faith in him with a hat-trick. Was though at fault for Switzerland's consolation after nodding on the ball. 9
Goncalo Ramos scored an incredible hat-trick on his first Portugal start on Tuesday night
Joao Felix - Is starting to build on his early hype and promise. Now seems to have increased his strength and power and has a big future in the team at 23. 8.5
SUBSTITUTES
Cristiano Ronaldo - Greeted on to the pitch with huge cheers and had a goal ruled out correctly after straying offside. Looked busy enough but the
