Portugal 🇵🇹vs Denmark🇩🇰 (5-2) HIGHLIGHTS | UEFA NATIONAL LEAGUE QUARTER

n the UEFA Nations League quarter-final held on March 23, 2025, at Lisbon's Estádio José Alvalade, Portugal secured a 5-2 victory over Denmark after extra time, resulting in a 5-3 aggregate win and advancing them to the semi-finals against Germany. ​
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The match began with high intensity as Portugal earned an early penalty when Cristiano Ronaldo was fouled in the box. However, Denmark's goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel, made a crucial save, diving low to his left to deny Ronaldo's attempt. ​
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Portugal broke the deadlock in the 38th minute when Danish defender Joachim Andersen inadvertently headed the ball into his own net, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead. Denmark responded in the 56th minute, with Rasmus Kristensen converting from a corner to level the score. ​
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In the 72nd minute, Ronaldo redeemed his earlier miss by scoring from a tight angle, restoring Portugal's lead. Denmark quickly equalized four minutes later, as Christian Eriksen finished a setup by Dorgu, bringing the score to 2-2. ​
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With the aggregate score tied at 3-3, the match proceeded to extra time. Substitute Francisco Trincão emerged as the hero for Portugal, scoring twice. He netted a powerful goal in the 86th minute to put Portugal ahead and then curled in another in the 91st minute. Gonçalo Ramos sealed the victory in the 115th minute with a close-range finish, bringing the final score to 5-2. ​
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This win highlights Portugal's resilience and depth, with Trincão's impactful performance off the bench playing a pivotal role in their advancement to the semi-finals.​

For a visual recap of the match, you can watch the extended highlights here: