Match report
Portugal Defeats Denmark 5-2 in UEFA Nations League Showdown
Portugal
5–2
AET
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
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38' Portugal Goal · Own GoalJ. Andersen -
50' Denmark Card · Yellow CardC. EriksenFoul
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56' Denmark Goal · Normal GoalR. Kristensen · Assist: C. Eriksen -
62' Portugal subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Leao · On: Diogo Jota -
65' Denmark subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Lindstrom · On: A. Skov Olsen -
66' Denmark Card · Yellow CardC. NorgaardFoul
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72' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalCristiano Ronaldo -
73' Denmark subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Isaksen · On: V. Kristiansen -
73' Denmark subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Hojlund · On: M. Biereth -
75' Portugal Card · Yellow CardDiogo JotaArgument
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76' Denmark Goal · Normal GoalC. Eriksen · Assist: Patrick Dorgu -
81' Portugal subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Dalot · On: Trincao -
81' Portugal subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Conceicao · On: N. Semedo -
83' Denmark subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Norgaard · On: V. Froholdt -
83' Denmark subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Eriksen · On: Morten Frendrup -
86' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalTrincao · Assist: N. Mendes -
90'+2 Portugal subst · Substitution 4Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: G. Ramos -
91' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalTrincao -
97' Denmark subst · Substitution 6Off: Patrick Dorgu · On: C. Harder -
99' Portugal subst · Substitution 5Off: Vitinha · On: Rúben Neves -
105'+3 Denmark Card · Yellow CardJ. AndersenFoul
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115' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalG. Ramos · Assist: Diogo Jota -
120'+1 Denmark Card · Yellow CardJ. VestergaardFoul
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.