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Portugal lost 4-1 to Denmark in Group 4 of League A in the UEFA Nations League. The match was played on November 14.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg opened the scoring in the 43rd minute. Rasmus Højlund scored in the 50th and 57th minutes, while Joachim Andersen netted Denmark’s fourth goal in the 75th minute. Bernardo Silva scored Portugal’s only goal in the 90+3rd minute.
Portugal and Manchester City defender Ruben Dias said after the match that Denmark had played better on the day. He said Portugal had failed to find the right balance when in possession, allowing their opponents to feel comfortable. Dias added that the goals came at decisive moments and that the penalty decision had been unexpected.
Dias said the team had wanted to dedicate a win to Cristiano Ronaldo and all Portuguese people. Speaking about Ronaldo, he said he had “had an impact on an entire generation and a country.” The defender said the team would keep working and do everything possible to win its match against Wales. A Bola reported his comments.
This was Portugal’s first match since Ronaldo announced his departure from the national team. After five rounds, Portugal lead the group with 12 points, while Denmark are second with nine.
