Match report

Portugal Defeats Denmark 5-2 in UEFA Nations League Showdown

Portugal
Portugal
5–2
AET
Denmark
Denmark
Mar 23, 2025

Portugal secured a commanding 5-2 victory over Denmark in the UEFA Nations League, thanks to a strong offensive performance. Cristiano Ronaldo and Trincao were standout players for Portugal, scoring key goals that shifted the momentum in their favor. Despite Denmark's early goal, Portugal capitalized on an own goal and relentless attacks to dominate the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Portugal 5-2 Denmark
  • • Own Goal by J. Andersen (Portugal) at 38'
  • • C. Eriksen (Denmark) scored at 76'
  • • Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) scored at 72'
  • • Trincao (Portugal) scored twice at 86' and 91'
  • • G. Ramos (Portugal) scored at 115'

Lineups

Portugal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Diogo Costa (G)
  • 5 Diogo Dalot (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 14 Gonçalo Inácio (D)
  • 19 Nuno Mendes (D)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 23 Vitinha (M)
  • 10 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 16 Francisco Conceição (F)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 17 Rafael Leão (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Diogo Jota
  • 20 Trincão
  • 2 Nélson Semedo
  • 9 Gonçalo Ramos
  • 18 Rúben Neves
  • 12 José Sá
  • 13 Geovany Quenda
  • 22 Rui Silva
  • 15 João Neves
  • 6 João Palhinha
  • 4 António Silva
  • 11 João Félix

Denmark

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 2 J. Andersen (D)
  • 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 7 P. Dorgu (D)
  • 15 C. Nørgaard (M)
  • 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 8 G. Isaksen (M)
  • 10 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 18 J. Lindstrøm (M)
  • 9 R. Højlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Skov Olsen
  • 5 V. Kristiansen
  • 12 M. Biereth
  • 23 V. Froholdt
  • 6 M. Frendrup
  • 20 C. Harder
  • 19 J. Wind
  • 4 V. Nelsson
  • 22 F. Jørgensen
  • 16 M. Hermansen
  • 17 L. Høgsberg

Timeline

  1. Portugal
    38' Portugal Goal · Own Goal
    J. Andersen
  2. Denmark
    50' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    C. Eriksen

    Foul

  3. Denmark
    56' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kristensen · Assist: C. Eriksen
  4. Portugal
    62' Portugal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Leao · On: Diogo Jota
  5. Denmark
    65' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lindstrom · On: A. Skov Olsen
  6. Denmark
    66' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    C. Norgaard

    Foul

  7. Portugal
    72' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo
  8. Denmark
    73' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Isaksen · On: V. Kristiansen
  9. Denmark
    73' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: M. Biereth
  10. Portugal
    75' Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    Diogo Jota

    Argument

  11. Denmark
    76' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Eriksen · Assist: Patrick Dorgu
  12. Portugal
    81' Portugal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Dalot · On: Trincao
  13. Portugal
    81' Portugal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Conceicao · On: N. Semedo
  14. Denmark
    83' Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Norgaard · On: V. Froholdt
  15. Denmark
    83' Denmark subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: Morten Frendrup
  16. Portugal
    86' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Trincao · Assist: N. Mendes
  17. Portugal
    90'+2 Portugal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: G. Ramos
  18. Portugal
    91' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Trincao
  19. Denmark
    97' Denmark subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Patrick Dorgu · On: C. Harder
  20. Portugal
    99' Portugal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Vitinha · On: Rúben Neves
  21. Denmark
    105'+3 Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    J. Andersen

    Foul

  22. Portugal
    115' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Ramos · Assist: Diogo Jota
  23. Denmark
    120'+1 Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    J. Vestergaard

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Portugal Denmark
Fouls 21 19
Pass Accuracy 86% 79%
Offsides 8 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 14
Corners 11 8
Total Passes 664 463
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 11 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 571 364
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Portugal's own goal by J. Andersen in the 38th minute provided the initial boost, setting the stage for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the 72nd minute solidified Portugal's lead, despite Denmark's brief resurgence with two goals.
  • ▸ Trincao's brace in the 86th and 91st minutes sealed the victory, putting Portugal in a commanding position and dampening Denmark's spirits.