Intro:

Minnows Albania look ahead to Euro 2016 qualifier against Ronaldo-less Portugal.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (Italian) Geovanni de Biazi, Albania coach:

(on Cristiano Ronaldo not playing)

"I was already expecting this first question. Clearly, the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo is surely an important absence for Portugal. He is an extraordinary player, of the greatest quality. You know him better then I do. However, I think Portugal has a squad of great quality and has every opportunity to play a great match (Sunday)."

SOUNDBITE (Italian) Geovanni de Biazi, Albania coach:

"One point would be great for us, but it all depends on how we play. If we hit the bar four times and their goalkeeper performs a miracle, one point will be way too short."