Denmark Thrash Portugal 4-1 on Night of Ronaldo Tributes
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Denmark moved into second place and closed in on the quarter-finals after Portugal’s first match without Cristiano Ronaldo.
- On Saturday, Portugal honored retired captain Cristiano Ronaldo during their Nations League match against Denmark at Braga Municipal Stadium, with every player wearing his famous No. 7 jersey.
- Ronaldo, who retired from international football on November 5, concluded a 23-year career following a documented fallout with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus regarding playing time and selection decisions.
- Beyond the jerseys, the Portuguese Football Federation organized a symbolic pause in the seventh minute, allowing fans at the Braga stadium to applaud the former captain's historic 146-goal international contribution.
- Denmark defeated Portugal 4-1 in the Group A4 clash, with Rasmus Hojlund, Denmark forward, scoring twice as the hosts endured a difficult night despite the pre-match tributes.
- Despite the loss, Portugal remains atop Group A4 with 12 points and has secured a quarter-final spot, while Denmark moves to nine points ahead of their final group fixture.
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The Danes score nine points in five games, three less than Portugal, which had already secured the pass to quarterfinals after winning their four previous matches from the group phase.
Portugal vs Denmark standings: Selecao begin post-Cristiano Ronaldo era with 4-1 loss in UEFA Nations League
Portugal had already qualified for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals before this match. For Denmark, this is a crucial win in their bid to make the last eight stage.
Denmark recorded the most convincing victory of Saturday's Nations League matches, beating Portugal 4-1 in Braga. Pierre-Emile Hojberg opened the scoring from the penalty spot and Rasmus Heuvelund scored twice after the break. Joakim Andersen added a fourth for the visitors while Bernardo Silva pulled one back for the hosts. UEFA said the win left Denmark in contention for a place in the quarter-finals, while Portugal had already secured their p…
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Portugal's first match since Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement was meant to celebrate his extraordinary legacy, but Denmark turned the occasion into a night to forget. A 4-1 defeat handed the hosts their heaviest loss in a competitive home match.
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Supporters in the stands displayed a banner reading "Obrigado, capi7ão" — "Thank you, captain" — alongside images of Ronaldo lifting the European Championship and Nations League trophies.
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