Ireland coach Mick McCarthy has cast his team into the role of underdog ahead of their second-round match against Spain.
The sides compete on Sunday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
And McCarthy has revealed that he will be paying particular attention to Spanish goal ace Raul during build-up to the big game.
He watched Spain's final group B match on television after arriving with his squad in South Korea and was impressed by what he saw in the 3-2 win over South Africa.
"Spain are obviously a very good side and have come through with nine points from their group which tells its own story," McCarthy said.
"From what I've seen I would definitely put us in the role of underdog.
"For the third goal I thought Raul made a great movement off the shoulder of Lucas Radebe. I had him as my player of the year two years ago - he's up there with
Despite the obvious depth of talent in Spain's squad, McCarthy is confident that his side can pull of an upset.
"We are here to have a go and I don't think Spain will relish the prospect of playing us. They will look at us and think they have a tough game ahead."