Portugal defeats Denmark 5-2 in extra time to reach Nations League Semi-Finals
Portugal clinched a dramatic extra-time victory over Denmark to secure a spot in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals! With thrilling goals, late heroics, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s redemption, this match had it all. Find out how Portugal turned the game around in a night of pure football magic!
Portugal secured their spot in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals with a thrilling 5-2 victory over Denmark after extra time. The match, held at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, saw Portugal overturn a first-leg deficit to advance with a 5-3 aggregate score.
Ronaldo’s redemption and last-minute drama in Nations League thriller
The game began dramatically as Cristiano Ronaldo missed an early penalty, with Denmark's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel making a crucial save. Despite this setback, Portugal took the lead when a corner from Bruno Fernandes resulted in an own goal by Denmark's Joachim Andersen.
Denmark responded in the second half, with Rasmus Kristensen scoring a header to level the aggregate score. Ronaldo redeemed his earlier miss by scoring to equalize, but Denmark quickly regained the lead through a goal from Christian Eriksen. Portugal's Francisco Trincão, coming off the bench, made a significant impact by scoring a powerful goal to force extra time. In the additional period, Trincão struck again, giving Portugal the lead, and Gonçalo Ramos sealed the victory with a late goal.
Portugal secures Nations League Semi-Final spot with gritty win over Denmark
Portugal demonstrated remarkable determination throughout the match, overcoming setbacks to secure a dramatic victory. Despite Denmark’s relentless pressure, the Portuguese squad remained composed, with key players stepping up in crucial moments.
This hard-fought win propels Portugal into the semi-finals of the Nations League, where they will face Germany in June. The team's resilience and depth were on full display, particularly with standout performances from substitutes like Trincão.