Stelios Giannakopoulos insists Greece are relishing their role as Euro 2004 underdogs and believes they can cause their third upset of the tournament when they meet the Czech Republic for a place in the final of Euro 2004 at the Estadio do Dragao on Thursday.

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel is boosted ahead of the Euro 2004 semi-final with the Czech Republic by the return of Zisis Vryzas after he missed the quarter-final win over France through suspension.

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Greece survived conceding the fastest ever goal in European Championships history to edge into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 by the skin of their teeth.

Greece will be without key midfielder Stelios Giannakopoulos as they attempt to secure their passage to the Euro 2004 quarter-finals against Russia.

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Spain coach Inaki Saez named an unchanged side from that which made hard work of beating Russia last weekend, which meant no place for matchwinner Juan Carlos Valeron.

SPAIN coach Inaki Saez has conceded that he is considering dropping the country’s record goalscorer Raul but said he would keep his decision secret until kick-off in today’s Euro 2004 match with Greece.

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Greece’s players believe their German coach Otto Rehhagel has given them the fighting spirit they need to become a respected side on the international scene.

Luis Figo admitted Portugal had paid a heavy price for their mistakes after the host nation lost 2-1 to Greece in the opening match of Euro 2004.

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REAL MADRID remain in second spot in La Liga following last night’s 2-2 draw at home to city rivals Atletico.