Copenhagen’s Parken offered Portugal a demanding stop in the Nations League, but the visitors left with a 4-2 victory over Denmark and a third consecutive win in the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the squad had dominated the build-up, yet Portugal found goals, composure and a new captain in Bruno Fernandes.
Jorge Jesus gave Fernandes the armband, while Rafael Leão wore Portugal’s famous No. 7 shirt. The captain was central to the attacking display, creating two of the visitors’ four goals on a night when Denmark repeatedly threatened to pull the match back level.
Quick facts
- Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 at Parken in Copenhagen.
- The result was Portugal’s third straight Nations League win.
- Bruno Fernandes captained the side following Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from the camp.
- João Cancelo, Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha and João Félix scored for Portugal.
- Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Højlund found the net for Denmark.
Portugal struck first after 15 minutes. João Cancelo moved forward following a combination with Gonçalo Ramos and lifted his finish over Denmark goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.
The home side answered through Mikkel Damsgaard, who met Joakim Mæhle’s pass with a placed effort beyond Diogo Costa. Portugal nevertheless restored its lead before the interval, Fernandes picking out Ramos after finding room between the Danish lines.
Denmark again drew level in the second half when Damsgaard threaded a pass through for Rasmus Højlund. The contest remained open, but Portugal responded once more rather than retreating.
Vitinha headed in from Fernandes’ precise delivery to put the visitors ahead for a third time. As Denmark committed players forward in search of another equaliser, space opened for Portugal to close the evening out.
João Félix finished a late break with his right foot to make it 4-2, sealing Portugal’s win in the Danish capital. The result gave the Lusitanian side another strong Nations League step despite the disruption surrounding Ronaldo’s absence.
