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Pat Nevin on Russia v Spain
Russia play Spain in Vienna on Thursday in the second Euro 2008 semi-final
BBC Radio 5 Live Euro 2008 pundit Pat Nevin on the Russia v Spain semi-final:

On Thursday, Vienna hosts the mouth-watering semi between Russia and Spain. It's the game everyone wants to see.

We thought Russia v the Netherlands was going to be a classic but it didn't quite scale the heights. However, you wouldn't bet against this being a classic.

The Spanish are favourites and they must believe they can win but having watched them both play, I rate the Russians higher.

Here's where I think the game will be won and lost in the Ernst Happel Stadion...
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