Portugal and Norway will meet again on Sunday 4 October as the UEFA Nations League group stage reaches its fourth matchday, with the return fixture taking place on Portuguese soil after the earlier meeting was overshadowed by the Cristiano Ronaldo controversy within Portugal’s camp.
| Matchday | Date | Fixture | Venue change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sunday 4 October | Portugal v Norway | Portugal at home |
| 4 | Sunday 4 October | Netherlands v Serbia | Reverse of matchday 2 |
The Netherlands will again be led by Xavi Hernández, whose start as the Dutch national-team coach remains unbeaten. His side face Serbia seeking a second win of his tenure.
Reverse fixtures shape the fourth round
The fourth set of group matches repeats the pairings from matchday 2, but with home and away roles switched. That makes Portugal’s reunion with Norway the most closely watched fixture, following the earlier tensions surrounding Ronaldo during the international gathering.
For the Netherlands, the Serbia meeting offers Xavi another chance to build momentum in his new role. The Dutch have not lost since the coach from Terrassa took charge, and victory would be their second under his management.
