part 1 I think Nuno Gomes has to be included because for his experience and wisdom...this guy has played in big in so many Euro's and World cups. I know he is not so rated back in Portugal but he is needed just like when Figo came back to the team. With Bosingwa injured I would go with Duda I guess leave Velso as the second option. We should definately not consdier Hilario at all...he's completely useless, I would to see the starting line up like this:
Eduardo
Miguel Carvalho Alves Duda
Velso Moutinho Simao
Gomes Liedson Ronaldo

Part Two

I can see Benfica winning well, they have stepped up another level this season and will be sucessfull

Its difficult to predict the Sporting result because Atletico have come into great form, Tiago is a re born player there-in top form, Simao playing geat and Reyes too...it won't be easy. Good luck to Sporting they can do it

Many People seem to think that Porto will sneak it, but in fairness they were lucky in the first game. If Porto play like they did against Sporting last week it will be curtains for them at the emirates. I think its really foolish to under estimate the qaulity of Arsenal.

Arsenal 2-Porto 1 (porto wining the pan shoot out)
Atlatico 1-Sporting 2
Benfica 2- Marseille 0

how the hell can you have hilario and not quim who is the best keeper in europe right now based on statistics

Part One: As of right now we all know Bosingwa is out, so I believe that Miguel is our best option but it would be nice for Queiroz to call up Joao Pereira he has been good for Braga/Sporting this year. Queiroz should still consider Makukula for the World Cup because he's on fire lately and finishing has been a problem for quite some time. Portugal has played China recently and won but it wasn't a impressive win though North Korea is obviously better than China and Ivory Coast lost to South Korea as well recently someone similar to our Korean opponent but so Ivory Coast is in a slump right now losing to South Korea and they had a disappointing African Cup this January, they were one of the favourites but lost first game of knockout stage to Algeria. Brazil is Brazil they have the greatest players in the world there is no debate in that so I'm expecting them qualify with Portugal.

Part Two: Porto had scored some cheeky goals first leg in Porto but Arsenal also scored a away goal as well so it will be a tricky second leg but so it will be interesting to see.

I've got to say that you bring up a great point on Veloso, as he can go back to cover Duda if needed, and Mendes is an excellent holding mid player. He has done real well when he jumped into the squade for qualifications. I say if it ain't broke don't fix it! Those two should be the starters for the holding mid, ABSOLUTLY!!