World Cup 2010 Revista: The Ronaldo Rules

It's matchday in South Africa 2010, so it's time to see what Spain were up to.

It's the round of 16 and it's Portugal: that means Ronaldo. He was the world's most expensive footballer and had just finished his first season in the white of Madrid. 

Behind him, was one of the meanest defences in world football.

Spain had to innovate to stifle Ronaldo and break down the defensive barrier that stood between them and a quarter-final spot. Here's how they did it. 


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