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Portugal trained at their European Championship base camp in Opalenica, Poland on Tuesday, continuing preparations for their first game of the tournament, against Germany.

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Portugal comfortably qualified for the quarter-finals at the last two European Championships, topping their final group standings on each occasion.

However, if they are to achieve that feat for a third time in succession they will surely have to surpass the form of those previous campaigns.

Paulo Bento's side have been drawn against three former European champions - Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark - in Group B.

Cristiano Ronaldo could be key to the side's success in Poland and Ukraine.

Having scored 45 goals last season in the Spanish Primera Liga, Ronaldo will be hoping to replicate his club form on the continental stage.

The Real Madrid man limped away after a challenge with team-mate Ricardo Quaresma during a training match on Tuesday, but shrugged off any pain and played on.

His former Manchester United team-mate Nani sat out training after injuring his right foot in the recent friendly against Turkey - a match Ronaldo and company won 3-1.

Portugal's first game of Euro 2012 is a tantalising meeting with Germany.