Portugal beat Denmark 4–2 without Ronaldo
Portugal beat Denmark 4–2 in Copenhagen without Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming their third Nations League win.
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João Cancelo put Portugal ahead early in Copenhagen, but Mikkel Damsgaard equalised ten minutes later. Gonçalo Ramos restored Portugal’s lead before half-time. Rasmus Højlund brought Denmark level again after the break, before Vitinha and João Félix scored to secure the 4–2 win. [1]
Ronaldo had left Portugal’s training camp on Wednesday evening, after coach Jorge Jesus spoke at a press conference. The reason for his departure was unclear. The following day, Jesus gave Rafael Leão the number seven shirt Ronaldo had worn in recent years. [1]
The result follows Portugal’s earlier Nations League wins over Wales and Norway. [1]
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