Portugal vs Denmark Kick-Off Is 19:45 GMT, First Game Without Ronaldo
Portugal host Denmark in Braga on Saturday, November 14, at 19:45 GMT in the UEFA Nations League, their first match since Cristiano Ronaldo ended his
Portugal host Denmark in Braga on Saturday, November 14, at 19:45 GMT in the UEFA Nations League, their first match since Cristiano Ronaldo ended his 23 years with the national team. The Group A4 game is at Braga Municipal Stadium.
Ronaldo, 41, announced his retirement from international football last week in a long social media video. It came weeks after a public rift with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus. The record scorer and longtime captain, who wore the No 7 shirt, said it was time to "pass it on to the future".
Portugal have already confirmed their place in the quarterfinals. Denmark's position is less settled.
What Denmark need
Denmark have six points after beating Wales. Whether they can overtake in the group depends partly on another game: Norway host Wales at 18:00 CET the same day, kicking off before Braga.
Rasmus Højlund has scored three of Denmark's seven goals across the first four matchdays. Norway's Erling Haaland, with 22 goals in 20 games, is the competition's all-time top scorer.
Portugal without their captain
Gonçalo Ramos and João Félix have three goals each through four matches, so Portugal's scoring does not rest on one player. Saturday's game is the first time that group plays without Ronaldo.
Pre-match coverage starts at 16:45 GMT, ahead of live commentary of the match.
Ronaldo has framed his departure as a handover. "Pass it on to the future," he said.
