Denmark Thrash Portugal 4-1 on Night of Ronaldo Tributes
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Denmark ended Portugal’s perfect start and spoiled the tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo.
- On Saturday, Denmark defeated Portugal 4-1 at the Estadio Municipal in Braga, marking Portugal's first match without Cristiano Ronaldo following his international retirement.
- Ahead of kickoff, Portugal paid tribute to Ronaldo, who retired after a 41-year career and a 30-day suspension following a dispute with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus.
- Rasmus Hojlund scored twice and Joachim Andersen added a fourth, with boos ringing out at the Estadio Municipal despite Bernardo Silva's late consolation effort.
- Despite the defeat, Portugal remains on 12 points and has secured a quarter-final spot, while Denmark moved to nine points in the UEFA Nations League standings.
- Sweden and Austria clinched promotion to League A during the penultimate round of the UEFA Nations League, while Norway stays in contention after defeating Wales 3-1.
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