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Wales must wear unlucky second kit against Portugal having won all their games in traditional red strip

Clash means Dragons will wear some colours as in the 2-1 group stage defeat against England in huge game

Wales were beaten 2-1 by England the last time they wore away kit

WALES have been dealt a huge blow with the news they cannot wear red against Portugal.

The Dragons' four wins at Euro 2016 have all come in their traditional colours, while they wore the away kit for the 2-1 defeat against England.

 Wales were beaten 2-1 by England the last time they wore away kit
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Wales were beaten 2-1 by England the last time they wore away kitCredit: Getty Images
 But they bounced back to reach knockout rounds and are one game from final
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But they bounced back to reach knockout rounds and are one game from finalCredit: Splash News

Wearing the home kit has been seen as a good-luck omen for Chris Coleman's heroes.

But Portugal have been drawn as the home side, meaning Wales will line up in their in their charcoal and green away strip.

The Welsh were forced to change against England as the Three Lions' decided to add red socks to their kits for the tournament.

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Ben Davies will miss Portugal clash through suspension

 Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to inspire his side to semis
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Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to inspire his side to semisCredit: LUSA

A similar clash occurred in the final group game against Russia but the Welsh FA approached Uefa and Russian officials to get special permission not to change.

Coleman's side then produced a spectacular display to rout the Russians 3-0 and top the group ahead of England.

Portugal were further boosted today with the news that Andre Gomes and Raphael Guerreiro are set to be fit for Wednesday's clash in Lyon.

 Renato Sanches scored a stunner as Portugal beat Poland
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Renato Sanches scored a stunner as Portugal beat PolandCredit: LUSA

The midfielder and left-back both missed the quarter-final against Poland as the Portuguese came through in a shootout.

Wales will be without star playmaker Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies, who lines up on the left of their back three.

The key duo are both suspended after picking up yellow cards in the win over Belgium.

 

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