Portugal’s impressive run in the Nations League continued as they secured a 4-2 victory over Denmark in Copenhagen, maintaining their unbeaten status despite the absence of star player Cristiano Ronaldo. The match saw João Cancelo opening the scoring for Portugal in the 13th minute, which was soon countered by Denmark’s Mikkel Damsgaard. Portugal’s Gonçalo Ramos then restored the lead, only for Rasmus Højlund to level the score again early in the second half.
Vitinha’s first international goal came as a crucial header that put Portugal back in control, and João Félix added a late fourth goal to cement the win. This triumph ensures Portugal sits comfortably at the top of their Nations League group, showcasing their depth and resilience even without their captain, Ronaldo, who departed the team camp after their previous match.
Meanwhile, in Group A2, Jürgen Klopp celebrated his first win as Germany’s coach with a 2-0 victory against Serbia in Munich. The match was marked by high energy from the German side, with Tom Bischof scoring his first senior international goal to open the scoring. Florian Wirtz then doubled Germany’s lead in the second half, securing the win and marking a positive start for Klopp’s tenure.
In the same group, the Netherlands managed to recover from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Greece. Greece took the lead with goals from Fotis Ioannidis and Giorgos Masouras, but Virgil van Dijk’s goal gave the Netherlands a lifeline. Tijjani Reijnders then equalized in the 89th minute, ensuring the Dutch left with a hard-earned point.