A night without answers in Portugal: Bruno Fernandes breaks his silence after the resounding fall
Bruno Fernandes said the heavy loss exposed mistakes, as Portugal still need one point to finish top of the group.
- Denmark handed Portugal a 1-4 Nations League loss on Saturday, marking the first match for the team without superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo following his international retirement.
- Ahead of kick-off, fans paid tribute to Ronaldo, who retired last week following a public falling-out with manager Jorge Jesus, by displaying a banner that read 'Thank you, captain.'
- Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Rasmus Højlund, and Joachim Andersen scored for Denmark in the match. Midfielder Joao Palhinha said, 'It was an unlucky night for us; we made it far too easy for our opponents.'
- Despite the loss, Portugal remains top of Group Four, while Norway beat Wales in the other group match to keep their qualification hopes alive.
- On Tuesday, Denmark hosts Norway while Wales plays Portugal in the final round of group-stage matches to conclude the competition.
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The Lusos are flailing at Denmark in the first match after the announcement of the farewell of their big star
It doesn't work without him: In the first game after the resignation of Cristiano Ronaldo from the national team, Portugal goes down. There was also no change in the jersey number. The failure could also affect the DFB team.
In the first match without Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese national team honors its longtime captain in absentia – and loses 1:4 against Denmark.
Against Denmark Portugal has collected the highest defeat in the Nations League in eight years (1:4). One evening, which was to be marked by football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, ended with whistles and a violent reckoning.
In the first game after the Ronaldo era of all times, Portugal is taking a historic defeat. The reactions in the press are clear.
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volksfreund.deIn the first game after the Ronaldo era of all times, Portugal is taking a historic defeat. The reactions in the press are clear.
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