Meireles has won as an underdog before - so can he do it again when Portugal faces tough Czechs?

First quarterfinal: Portugal vs czech republic

Raul Meireles said on Tuesday that Portugal could emulate Chelsea by winning Euro 2012 just as his club won the Champions League without ever being considered the favorite to do so.

The 29-year-old central midfielder - who had a memorable maiden season with Chelsea after his move from Liverpool, winning the Champions League as well as the FA Cup - said Thursday's quarterfinal with Czech Republic was too close to call.