Unmistakably the tie of the round, whoever wins this battle between genuine World Cup heavyweights could prove unstoppable. Can the Germans repeat their mauling of England or will Messi finally shake off the lethargy which has dogged him thus far in South Africa? Ronaldo and Rooney didn’t manage it; Torres looks unfit; this tournament could be the one where the unsung heroes are more important than the stars. A youthful German side which appears to have taken a principled stand against the very notion of star players could prove the point today. The Dutch did it; so can the Germans.
Paraguay v Spain: @ 7.30pm (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)
There are two possible scenarios here: another 90 minutes of Alonso, Xavi and Iniesta Ole-ing their way around and through a massed defence before chance after chance falls to a tired-looking Torres who clearly isn't fit and is eventually replaced by someone we've never heard of who is surprisingly effective; or another 90 minutes of Alonso, Xavi and Iniesta Ole-ing their way around and through a massed defence before chance after chance falls to a tired-looking Torres who clearly isn't fit but somehow fashions a pass to Villa. He won't miss. Either way Spain will emerge victorious.
The World Cup Bafana Bafana 2010 prediction success rate after yesterday’s quarter final games: 28/58
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