UEFA Nations League,
League A – 5
Portugal
POR
14/11/2026
19:45
Denmark
DEN
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Venue
- Estádio Municipal de Braga
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Referee
- Rade Obrenovic
Preview for Portugal v Denmark
Portugal begin a new era without Cristiano Ronaldo this weekend. Jorge Jesus’s side host Denmark in Braga on Saturday night, needing just a point to secure top spot in Nations League Group A4.
Ronaldo’s international retirement has dominated the build-up. The 41-year-old announced his decision last week after a falling out with Jesus, which had led to him being suspended from the team. That suspension was set to expire ahead of this game, and Jesus said he would have liked Ronaldo to continue but the Al-Nassr striker took the matter into his own hands by opting to walk away.
There will be a pre-match tribute to a man who set international records for the number of appearances (234) and goals (146) with the Portugal players walking out on to the field in Ronaldo’s traditional number seven shirt. There will also be a round of applause in the seventh minute.
Ronaldo played in the pool-opening win against Wales but has not appeared since. It has not hampered Jesus’ side, though, with Portugal racking up three successive wins to clinch a place in the quarter-finals.
Ronaldo’s replacement Gonçalo Ramos and João Félix are Portugal’s joint-top scorers in the competition with three apiece.
Denmark are second with six points, three clear of Wales and Norway. Brian Riemer’s side lost 3-2 to Norway in their opening game, then beat Wales twice either side of their defeat to Portugal. Rasmus Højlund’s late penalty gave them a 1-0 win in Cardiff last time out.
The Danes are aiming to finish second in their Nations League group for the fourth campaign in a row, and they finish against Norway at Parken on Tuesday.
The Nations League Table
League A – Group D
- Position 1, 2 : Play Offs: Quarter-finals
- Position 3 : Possible Play-off
- Position 4 : Possible Relegation
Team News for Portugal v Denmark
Portugal are missing several key players. Rafael Leão has a hamstring injury and was left out of the squad while João Cancelo and Francisco Conceicao are suspended. Nuno Mendes is also injured, leaving Jesus without two established full-backs. Nazinho is expected to come in.
Denmark have no suspension problems, but six players are one booking away from a ban. Højlund will lead the line, with Morten Hjulmand and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg in midfield.
Expected line-ups for Portugal v Denmark
Portugal: Costa; Dalot, Dias, Veiga, Nazinho; Vitinha, Fernandes, J Neves; Felix, Neto, Ramos
Denmark: Hermansen; Kristensen, Andersen, Provstgaard, Maehle; Isaksen, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Daramy; Hojlund, Froholdt
Recent Form for Portugal v Denmark
Where to Watch Portugal v Denmark: TV and online streams
Portugal versus Denmark kicks off at 7:45pm GMT on Saturday, November 14 at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.
The match is live on Amazon Prime Video’s pay-per-view service in the UK and costs £2.49. In the US, it’s on FOX Sports at 2:45pm ET.
Prediction for Portugal v Denmark
Portugal
0 – 0
Denmark
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