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New Era Dawns: Portugal Dominates Without Ronaldo
2 Oct
Summary
- Portugal secured a 4-2 victory over Denmark in their first match without Ronaldo.
- Coach Jorge Jesus emphasized equal rules for all players, addressing Ronaldo's absence.
- Rafael Leao, wearing Ronaldo's iconic No. 7 shirt, struggled to make an impact.
Portugal has embarked on a new chapter, achieving a dominant 4-2 victory against Denmark in the Nations League, marking the team's first match following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure. Coach Jorge Jesus reaffirmed his coaching philosophy, stating that team rules are applied equally to all players, irrespective of their status.
In Copenhagen, Portugal secured their win with goals from Joao Cancelo, Goncalo Ramos, Vitinha, and Joao Felix. Denmark responded through Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund, the latter notably performing Ronaldo's signature celebration. Despite wearing Ronaldo's iconic number 7 jersey, starter Rafael Leao had a subdued performance before being substituted.
This triumph maintains Portugal's perfect record at the top of Group A4, with nine points from three games. Ronaldo's future with the national team remains uncertain after he left the camp. Elsewhere, Wales secured a 2-1 win against Norway, and Ireland drew 2-2 with Austria in other Nations League matches.
