LIVE BLOG: Portugal vs Denmark | Nations League
LIVE BLOG: Portugal vs Denmark | UEFA Nations League
⏱️ 90+3' | GOOOOAL FOR PORTUGAL! BERNARDO SILVA PULLS ONE BACK! ⚽
Portugal finally get on the scoresheet! Bernardo Silva finds space inside the box and fires a left-footed shot past Mads Hermansen. The Portuguese break their scoring drought, but Denmark's commanding victory is all but secured.
Score: 2H | Portugal 1-4 Denmark
⏱️ 90+3' | FULL-TIME!
It's all over at the Estádio Municipal de Braga! Denmark claim a dominant 4-1 away victory, powered by a brace from Rasmus Højlund and goals from Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Joachim Andersen. Bernardo Silva scored Portugal's only goal.
Final Score | Portugal 1-4 Denmark
⏱️ 87' | 🟨 JOÃO PALHINHA BOOKED!
The Portuguese midfielder receives a yellow card for a foul. Portugal continue to battle in the closing minutes, but the outcome appears to be beyond doubt.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-4 Denmark
⏱️ 83' | SUBSTITUTION FOR PORTUGAL
João Neves comes on to replace Vitinha. Jorge Jesus makes another change as Portugal look to see out the final minutes.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-4 Denmark
⏱️ 82' | DENMARK MAKE A CHANGE
Victor Nelsson enters the match in place of Joachim Andersen, who scored Denmark's fourth goal.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-4 Denmark
⏱️ 79' | BERNARDO SILVA COMES ON FOR PORTUGAL
The Manchester City star replaces Bruno Fernandes as Portugal look to strengthen their attack in the closing stages.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-4 Denmark
⏱️ 75' | GOOOOAL FOR DENMARK! JOACHIM ANDERSEN MAKES IT FOUR! ⚽
Denmark strike again! Following a set-piece delivery from Mathias Jensen, Joachim Andersen rises above the defense and powers a header into the back of the net. The visitors extend their commanding lead in Braga.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-4 Denmark
⏱️ 73' | DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION FOR DENMARK
Brian Riemer makes two changes: William Osula replaces Rasmus Højlund, while Victor Froholdt comes on for Mohamed Daramy. Højlund leaves the pitch after scoring twice.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-3 Denmark
⏱️ 66' | DENMARK MAKE TWO MORE CHANGES
Mikkel Jensen replaces Mikkel Damsgaard, while Andreas Skov Olsen comes on for Gustav Isaksen. Denmark refresh their midfield and attack as they look to maintain control.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-3 Denmark
⏱️ 64' | PORTUGAL MAKE A TRIPLE SUBSTITUTION
Jorge Jesus looks for a response with three changes: Carlos Forbs replaces João Félix, Rúben Neves comes on for João Palhinha, and Francisco Trincão takes Pedro Neto's place.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-3 Denmark
⏱️ 57' | GOOOOAL FOR DENMARK! RASMUS HØJLUND COMPLETES HIS BRACE! ⚽
Denmark show no mercy! Pierre-Emile Højbjerg plays a perfectly timed through ball to Rasmus Højlund, who finds space inside the box and finishes past Diogo Costa. The Danish striker scores his second goal of the night as the visitors take a commanding three-goal lead.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-3 Denmark
⏱️ 49' | GOOOOAL FOR DENMARK! HØJLUND DOUBLES THE LEAD! ⚽
A devastating blow from the visitors! Mikkel Damsgaard helps create the attacking move before finding Rasmus Højlund, who delicately chips the ball over Diogo Costa. The Danish striker celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo's trademark celebration.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-2 Denmark
⏱️ 46' | 🟨 RÚBEN DIAS BOOKED!
The Portuguese defender receives a yellow card for a foul. Portugal need to respond quickly to prevent Denmark from extending their advantage.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-1 Denmark
⏱️ 46' | SECOND HALF UNDERWAY!
The teams are back on the pitch for the second half. Denmark make one substitution, with Gustav Isaksen replacing Adam Daghim. Portugal look to turn things around after heading into halftime trailing by one goal.
Score: 2H | Portugal 0-1 Denmark
DENMARK STRIKES BEFORE HALFTIME AND TAKES THE LEAD FROM THE PENALTY SPOT! 🇵🇹🇩🇰
⏱️ 45+1' | HALF-TIME!
The referee blows the whistle to end the first half in Braga. Denmark heads into the break with the lead thanks to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's penalty.
Score: Half-Time | Portugal 0-1 Denmark
DENMARK BREAKS THE DEADLOCK FROM THE PENALTY SPOT TO TAKE THE LEAD BEFORE THE BREAK! 🇵🇹🇩🇰
⏱️ 42' | GOAAAAAL FOR DENMARK! ⚽
PIERRE-EMILE HØJBJERG MAKES NO MISTAKE FROM THE SPOT! The Danish captain powers his penalty past Diogo Costa, who cannot get a hand to the shot. The visitors take the lead in Braga.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-1 Denmark
⏱️ 37' | DENMARK GOAL RULED OUT!
Rasmus Højlund finds the back of the net with a close-range header following a set-piece opportunity. However, the goal is disallowed for offside earlier in the move.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 36' | HERMANSEN DENIES JOÃO FÉLIX!
João Félix receives a pass from Bruno Fernandes inside the box and tries to beat the Danish goalkeeper, who comes off his line to block the shot. However, the play is later ruled offside.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 34' | ISAKSEN TESTS DIOGO COSTA!
Gustav Isaksen finds space to unleash a low shot, but the Portuguese goalkeeper reacts well to make a comfortable save and gather the ball.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 31' | PORTUGAL PUSHING FOR THE OPENER!
The hosts try to build another attacking move and continue putting pressure on Denmark's defense.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 30' | CORNER KICK FOR PORTUGAL!
Bruno Fernandes helps create another attacking opportunity for the hosts, which ends with a corner kick. Portugal looks to capitalize on the set piece and break the deadlock.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
PORTUGAL LOOK TO RESPOND AS DENMARK CONTINUE TO THREATEN! 🇵🇹🇩🇰
⏱️ 29' | DALOT WINS ANOTHER CORNER!
Diogo Dalot makes a run down the left flank and gets into the Danish penalty area, but Oliver Provstgaard steps in to deflect the ball out for a corner.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 27' | HERMANSEN HOLDS ONTO VEIGA'S HEADER!
Renato Veiga gets his head to the ball, forcing Mads Hermansen into a two-handed save to gather it at the second attempt.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 27' | ALBERTO COSTA CREATES DANGER!
The Portuguese fullback reaches the byline and wins another corner for the hosts.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 26' | PORTUGAL LOOK TO TAKE CONTROL
Jorge Jesus' side are trying to respond and gain control of possession, something they have struggled to do against Denmark's pressure.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 20' | VEIGA CLEARS THE DANGER FOR PORTUGAL!
Denmark find space behind the Portuguese defense. Andreas Bah receives the ball inside the box, but fails to control it cleanly, allowing Renato Veiga to intercept his attempted shot.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 19' | NETO TRIES HIS LUCK FROM DISTANCE!
Pedro Neto attempts to catch Mads Hermansen off guard with a low long-range effort, but the Danish goalkeeper gathers the ball without trouble.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 17' | DENMARK LOOK FOR HØJLUND AGAIN!
Denmark attack with pace as Mikkel Damsgaard finds Rasmus Højlund with a low cross, but Diogo Costa comes off his line at the right moment to claim the ball.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 13' | NEVES STOPS DARAMY!
Mohamed Daramy makes his way into the Portuguese penalty area, but João Neves steps in at the right moment to prevent the Danish forward from getting a shot away.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 12' | RÚBEN DIAS PREVENTS DANGER!
The Portuguese defender makes an important intervention to stop Mohamed Daramy from completing his attacking move and creating a dangerous opportunity.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
DENMARK APPLY PRESSURE AS PORTUGAL LOOK TO RESPOND! 🇵🇹🇩🇰
⏱️ 10' | VITINHA FAILS TO CAPITALIZE ON THE MISTAKE!
Mads Hermansen makes a mistake while playing out from the back, giving Portugal an opportunity. Vitinha tries to catch him off guard with a low shot from outside the box, but his effort lacks power.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 8' | ANOTHER WARNING FROM HØJLUND!
Rasmus Højlund goes for goal from long range, but the Portuguese defense gets a touch to deflect the ball behind for a corner.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 7' | CRISTIANO RONALDO RECEIVES A ROUND OF APPLAUSE! 👏🐐
The crowd gives Cristiano Ronaldo a standing ovation in recognition of his career and legacy with the Portuguese national team.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 7' | HJULMAND COMES CLOSE!
Morten Hjulmand connects with a header, but Diogo Dalot blocks the attempt to prevent any danger. The ball goes behind for another corner.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 6' | HØJBJERG TRIES FROM OUTSIDE THE BOX!
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg fires a shot from the edge of the area, but João Neves gets a touch to deflect the ball and Denmark win a corner.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 5' | DENMARK TAKE CONTROL
The visitors begin to dominate possession and push the game into Portugal's half.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
⏱️ 2' | FIRST DANISH CROSS
Mikkel Damsgaard attempts to send the ball into the box, but fails to find the right direction with his delivery.
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
KICKOFF IN BRAGA! 🇵🇹⚽
⏱️ 1' | THE MATCH IS UNDERWAY!
The ball is rolling at the Estádio Municipal de Braga. Portugal and Denmark are now facing off in Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League. The Portuguese are looking to maintain their perfect record!
Score: 1st Half | Portugal 0-0 Denmark
CRISTIANO RONALDO HONORED AS PORTUGAL KICK OFF IN BRAGA! 🇵🇹🐐
⏱️ Before kickoff | TRIBUTE TO CRISTIANO RONALDO
Portuguese fans and the football community paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the match, honoring his career and legacy with the national team. It was a special night for Portugal's all-time leading figure, whose absence marks the beginning of a new era for the Seleção.
The players took to the pitch wearing the number 7 jersey, the iconic number worn by their former captain during the previous international break. Ronaldo was not called up for these matches after announcing his retirement from international football in recent days.
Welcome to the Portugal vs. Denmark LIVE BLOG, Matchday 5 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League!
The starting lineups are in! Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the squad, marking Portugal's fourth consecutive match without him and the third in which he has not even been named on the bench.
MATCH PREVIEW
Portugal and Denmark will face off in one of the most exciting clashes of Matchday 5 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The Portuguese national team will look to maintain its perfect record and strengthen its grip on top spot in Group A4, while Denmark aims to make a statement on the road and move closer to securing a place in the quarterfinals.
PORTUGAL LOOK TO CONFIRM THEIR DOMINANCE WITHOUT CRISTIANO RONALDO
The team coached by Jorge Jesus faces a special challenge, as this match marks the beginning of a new era following Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football. Portugal enters the game with four wins from four matches and 12 points, having already secured its place in the quarterfinals. João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos, with three goals each in the competition, will be two of Portugal's main attacking threats.
DENMARK SEEK REVENGE AND A QUARTERFINAL SPOT
Meanwhile, Brian Riemer's side sits second in the group with six points and needs a positive result to strengthen its qualification hopes. Rasmus Højlund, who has scored three goals in the tournament, will be one of Denmark's key players. The Danes will also be looking for revenge after suffering a 4-2 defeat against Portugal in Copenhagen during the first meeting between the sides. The match will take place this Saturday, November 14, at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.
PORTUGAL AND DENMARK BATTLE FOR GROUP-STAGE POSITIONING
- Portugal lead the group unbeaten: They have won all four matches, collected 12 points, and already secured their place in the quarterfinals.
- A new era without Cristiano Ronaldo: João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos lead Portugal's attack with three goals each.
- Denmark are out for revenge: They need points to strengthen their qualification chances and will look to make amends for their 4-2 defeat in the first meeting.
