The Portugal national team finds itself in a delicate situation, but far from a definitive one. This was expressed by their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, in the press conference ahead of the crucial match against Denmark, the second leg of the Nations League quarterfinals. After a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, the Portuguese team needs a victory to stay in the competition.

Ronaldo confident in a comeback

Despite the pressure, Cristiano made it clear that the team remains calm and focused on the goal of reaching the semifinals. "We're not in a life-or-death moment, but it is more tense. We know we have to win tomorrow, but that's the beauty of football: challenges. On the pitch, we'll give our best to get the victory," said the Portuguese star from the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, on the outskirts of Lisbon.

The forward, top scorer of the group stage with five goals, was optimistic about the match at the José Alvalade Stadium. He acknowledged that the team did not perform well in the first leg in Copenhagen but is confident in correcting mistakes to turn things around.

"I've lost matches in 90 minutes, but never in the first half. Tomorrow, we play the second half of this tie. There are bad days—I didn't play well, and the team didn't either—but that's football," Ronaldo said, making it clear that the first-leg result does not define the series.

Positive mindset for a decisive match

The Portugal captain emphasized the importance of staying calm and facing the match with confidence. "This is not the time to be nervous but to focus on training well, staying united, and approaching the match with a positive mindset," he stated.

Regarding his physical condition and availability for the match, Cristiano was clear: "I'm always ready to play. The most important thing is for Portugal to win, whether I'm on the pitch or not. I know how to recover, both physically and mentally, and I'll be ready to help the team."

Coach Roberto Martínez described the first leg as "the team's worst performance in the last two years," highlighting the need for a much-improved display in the return leg. Portugal will have the opportunity to redeem itself in front of its home crowd and prove why it remains one of Europe's most competitive teams.

The clash between Portugal and Denmark in Lisbon will be a true test of character for Cristiano Ronaldo's side as they seek a comeback that could bring them closer to glory in the Nations League.