Ronaldo-less Portugal thrashed 4-1 by Denmark in the Nations League
Summary
Denmark beat Portugal 4-1 in Braga in Portugal’s first match after Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football. Rasmus Hojlund scored twice, and Denmark moved to within three points of Portugal in their Nations League group.Key Facts
- Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg gave Denmark the lead with a 43rd-minute penalty.
- Rasmus Hojlund scored twice shortly after halftime.
- Joachim Andersen scored Denmark’s fourth goal with a header.
- Bernardo Silva scored Portugal’s only goal late in the match.
- Portugal had already secured a place in the quarterfinals before the match.
- Denmark had nine points from five matches, three behind Portugal.
- Portugal honored Ronaldo before kickoff with tributes to his number seven shirt.
- Norway beat Wales 3-1 in the group’s other match on Saturday.
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