Portugal’s Nations League win over Norway came with Cristiano Ronaldo beginning on the bench, a selection call that the Portuguese coach addressed after the match.
Key takeaways
- Cristiano Ronaldo was named among the substitutes for Portugal against Norway.
- Portugal defeated Norway in the Nations League.
- The decision to leave Ronaldo out of the starting side was explained by Portugal’s Portuguese coach.
A notable selection in Portugal’s Nations League night
Ronaldo’s place on the bench was the central talking point around Portugal’s victory over Norway. The forward, one of the defining figures of the national side, did not start the Nations League fixture.
After the game, Portugal’s coach gave his reasoning for the choice, addressing the decision to begin without the captain in the starting XI. Portugal nevertheless secured the result against Norway, adding a successful night in the competition despite the attention surrounding Ronaldo’s role.
