João Félix seals Portugal’s 4-2 Nations League win over Denmark
Portugal made it three straight UEFA Nations League A group wins after beating Denmark 4-2 away, with João Félix striking late to seal a wild contest.
João Cancelo put Portugal ahead in the 13th minute, but Mikkel Damsgaard quickly brought Denmark level. Gonçalo Ramos restored the visitors’ advantage in the 25th minute from Bruno Fernandes’ first assist of the night.
- Cancelo opened the scoring before Damsgaard answered for Denmark.
- Fernandes set up Ramos to send Portugal into the interval in front.
- Rasmus Højlund equalised early in the second half.
- Vitinha scored in the 67th minute after another Fernandes assist.
- Diogo Dalot, introduced in the 63rd minute, created Félix’s 87th-minute finish for 4-2.
Fernandes drives Portugal response
Fernandes was central to Portugal’s attacking display, producing assists for Ramos and Vitinha as the visitors generated an xG figure of 2.67 and registered 10 efforts on target. Denmark had more possession and 12 attempts overall, but only three hit the target.
Vitinha’s arrival in the box for Portugal’s third changed the momentum after Højlund had made it 2-2. Félix then made an immediate impact from the bench, having entered in the 81st minute before finishing six minutes later from Dalot’s delivery.
- Ramos led the line effectively and took his goal sharply.
- Cancelo repeatedly moved into central areas before his 63rd-minute withdrawal.
- Dalot’s attacking contribution proved decisive after his introduction.
- Portugal’s goalkeeper made one recorded save and was beaten by the close-range finishes from Damsgaard and Højlund.
- Rúben Dias handled a physical duel with Højlund as Portugal’s defence made 36 clearances.
- João Neves held his position in midfield, allowing Fernandes greater freedom to create.
What happens next
Portugal’s victory strengthens their position after a third consecutive group success. The Nations League A campaign now moves on with Portugal seeking to maintain that winning run in their next group fixture.
