The Portugal national team is preparing for the quarter-finals of the Nations League, and one of its key defenders, Diogo Dalot, did not hold back in praising his teammate and captain, Cristiano Ronaldo. In a press conference, the Manchester United full-back highlighted the importance of having the Portuguese football legend in the squad and stated that it would be a "beautiful chapter" to see him win another trophy with the national team.

Dalot: "It’s a privilege to share the dressing room with Cristiano"

The defender did not hide his admiration for Ronaldo, emphasizing his impact on the team both on and off the field. "It’s hard to find new words to describe Cristiano. For me and for everyone in the squad, it’s an honor and a privilege to keep sharing moments with him, learning from his experience, and absorbing his knowledge of the game," said the full-back.

At 39 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo remains a key player in Roberto Martínez's system, showing that his ambition and commitment to the Portugal national team are as strong as ever. Dalot has no doubt that his teammate can continue adding to his legacy: "It would be incredible to see him win more titles with Portugal. I think everyone in the team would love to be by his side when that happens."

Portugal aims for another Nations League title

The Portuguese squad, which won the Nations League in 2019, is eager to repeat the achievement and is confident ahead of the clash against Denmark. Dalot acknowledged the difficulty of the opponent but believes in his team's potential. "We know we’ll face a tough team, but we have enough talent and quality to fight for the trophy once again," he assured.

Roberto Martínez's team will travel to Copenhagen on Wednesday, where they will play the first leg on Thursday. The return leg is scheduled for Sunday in Lisbon, where Portugal will look to secure their spot in the semi-finals.

With Cristiano Ronaldo leading the way and the support of players like Diogo Dalot, Portugal is hopeful of progressing in the tournament and adding another title to its history.