Brazil meet France in Frankfurt on Saturday in a repeat of the World Cup final of eight years ago.

The French famously triumphed 3-0 in that game and are confident of repeating that success after shocking Spain in the first knockout stage on Tuesday.

Raymond Domenech's ageing side had struggled to find their best form in the group stage and were in danger of failing to progress after drawing with Switzerland and South Korea but a 2-0 win against Togo eventually saw them reach the last 16 as runners-up.

Brazil have also been criticised for some below-par displays in Germany but they have won all four games, including a 3-0 victory against Ghana in the previous round.

Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has doubts over Robinho (right thigh), Emerson (right knee) and Kaka (right knee) but thoughts of revenge for the defeat eight years ago are far from his mind.

He said: "It's got nothing to do with that game. There's no atmosphere of revenge, we're not thinking about that here."

Domenech is expected to keep Zinedine Zidane in his starting line-up as he perseveres with the 4-2-3-1 formation that served him so well against Spain.

The France coach, who has no injury or suspension worries, is in an upbeat mood going into the game, saying: "We will have to play even better to stand a chance but I believe we can because that team can adapt to the opposition and raise the level of their game."

Midfielder Patrick Vieira added: "Our goal is to go all the way. We're not there yet, but I'm sure we can play even better."