Match report
Portugal Defeats Poland 5-1 in UEFA Nations League
Portugal
5–1
FT
Poland
Nov 15, 2024
Portugal secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Poland in a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League match. Cristiano Ronaldo's brace and goals from Rafa Leao, Bruno Fernandes, and P. Neto helped Portugal maintain their strong form. Poland managed a consolation goal late in the game, but Portugal's dominance was clear throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Portugal defeated Poland 5-1 in the UEFA Nations League
- • Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals, including a penalty
- • Rafa Leao and Bruno Fernandes also found the back of the net
- • Poland's only goal came from D. Marczuk
- • Portugal had three yellow cards, while Poland had two
- • Several key substitutions were made by both teams
Lineups
Portugal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Diogo Costa (G)
- 5 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 4 António Silva (D)
- 13 Renato Veiga (D)
- 19 Nuno Mendes (D)
- 15 João Neves (M)
- 10 Bernardo Silva (M)
- 18 Pedro Neto (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 17 Rafael Leão (M)
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Vitinha
- 6 Samú Costa
- 9 Trincão
- 11 João Félix
- 14 Nuno Tavares
- 20 João Cancelo
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 22 Rui Silva
- 21 Francisco Conceição
- 12 José Sá
- 3 Tomás Araújo
- 16 Otávio
Poland
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 12 M. Bułka (G)
- 2 K. Piątkowski (D)
- 5 J. Bednarek (D)
- 14 J. Kiwior (D)
- 18 B. Bereszyński (M)
- 7 K. Urbański (M)
- 3 T. Romanczuk (M)
- 10 P. Zieliński (M)
- 21 N. Zalewski (M)
- 9 M. Bogusz (F)
- 23 K. Piątek (F)
Substitutes
- 13 J. Kamiński
- 4 S. Walukiewicz
- 19 D. Marczuk
- 16 A. Buksa
- 17 A. Kozubal
- 15 T. Puchacz
- 1 Ł. Skorupski
- 8 J. Moder
- 6 B. Slisz
- 22 B. Drągowski
Timeline
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25' Portugal Card · Yellow CardJ. Neves
Foul
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32' Poland subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Bereszynski · On: J. Kaminski
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45'+2 Portugal Card · Yellow CardCristiano Ronaldo
Argument
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46' Portugal subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Neves · On: Vitinha
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46' Poland subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Bednarek · On: S. Walukiewicz
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46' Poland subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Bogusz · On: D. Marczuk
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56' Poland Card · Yellow CardMarcin Bułka
Time wasting
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59' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalR. Leao · Assist: N. Mendes
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72' Portugal Goal · PenaltyCristiano Ronaldo
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73' Poland subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Urbański · On: A. Buksa
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77' Portugal subst · Substitution 2Off: Bernardo Silva · On: Samu Costa
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80' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalBruno Fernandes · Assist: Vitinha
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81' Poland subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Piątek · On: A. Kozubal
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83' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalP. Neto · Assist: Cristiano Ronaldo
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84' Portugal subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Neto · On: Trincao
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84' Portugal subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Leao · On: João Félix
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87' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalCristiano Ronaldo · Assist: Vitinha
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88' Portugal subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Mendes · On: Nuno Tavares
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88' Poland Goal · Normal GoalD. Marczuk · Assist: Jakub Kiwior
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90'+1 Portugal Card · Yellow CardNuno Tavares
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Portugal | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 93% | 83% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 12 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 648 | 327 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 3 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 602 | 271 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 5 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Portugal took the lead with Rafa Leao's goal in the 59th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance
- ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty in the 72nd minute sealed Portugal's lead, making the score 2-0 and demoralizing Poland
- ▸ Bruno Fernandes' goal in the 80th minute extended Portugal's lead to 3-0, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback from Poland