Portugal and Denmark meet again in the second leg, both teams want to fight for that place in the ‘Final Four’ of the Nations League. The Danes arrive with the advantage, after winning at home with a goal from Rasmus Hojlund. They were totally superior to the Portuguese, who played one of their worst games with Roberto Martinez as coach
Portugal arrives to this match under pressure and is obliged to come from behind with its people at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Portuguese need to win by at least two goals to qualify for the next round, a one-goal score would send this to extra time
The team that emerges victorious from this match will secure its place in the semi-finals, where it will face the winner of the clash between Germany and Italy. That round would not be played until June this year
Cristiano faces up to defeat in Denmark
The captain of the Portuguese national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, faced the media in a press conference, where he had no problem admitting that no one played well
“There are games like that, there are bad days. I didn’t play at all, the team didn’t play at all, but it’s part of life. Tomorrow I want to leave the Estadio Alvalade with my head held high. If all the Portuguese are on our side,” said CR7
By the way, ‘El Bicho’ has noticed a toxic environment surrounding Portugal, so he had to put a stop to it with some forceful words.
“I feel that there is a lot of negativity surrounding the national team,” Ronaldo replied. “I have seen some press conferences in recent days and I did not like what I saw, I do not like it.”
And honestly, some of the questions you asked me were just disrespectful. If you want answers from me, look me in the eye when you ask them. There’s no point in asking me something and then looking at the computer. You’ll have time for that later. If necessary, I’ll tell you ten times
Cristiano Ronaldo also admitted that there is a tense atmosphere, but that it is part of the game. Portugal will face Denmark in a few hours and will do everything in their power to take the victory that will give them the ticket to the Final Four of the UEFA Nations League
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