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Portugal lose 4-1 to Denmark in first match after Ronaldo era
Portugal lost 4-1 at home to Denmark in what was described as the first match of the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era.
Ronaldo had been Portugal’s captain until recently, and the crowd paid tribute to his contribution to the national team.
Coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo was no longer with the team and had already decided his situation.
Asked if he missed Ronaldo, Jesus replied that only his company would be missed.
Jesus said Portugal lacked defensive solidity and could not stop Denmark’s attacks, especially after half-time.
Denmark had arrived with four straight wins, and Jesus praised the visitors for controlling the game and being better on the ball.
The sources give no further details about Portugal’s next match or any change to the team.
Portugal lost 4-1 at home to Denmark in its first match after the Cristiano Ronaldo era.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said his team was less solid defensively and could not stop Denmark’s attack, especially in the second half.
Jesus said Denmark deserved credit and had been in confident form after four consecutive wins.
Asked whether Portugal missed Ronaldo, Jesus said people remembered his 23 years with the national team but noted that he was no longer there.
- Who
- Portugal and Denmark played; Jorge Jesus is Portugal’s coach.
- What
- Portugal lost 4-1 to Denmark in its first match after the Cristiano Ronaldo era.
- When
- Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where
- Portugal, at home.
- Why
- Jesus said Portugal was less solid defensively and could not stop Denmark’s attack, particularly in the second half.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Cristiano Ronaldo had left the national team, beginning what was described as the post-Ronaldo era.
Portugal lost 4-1 at home to Denmark in its first match of the post-Ronaldo era.
Jesus said Portugal had not been as solid as Denmark defensively and praised Denmark’s performance.
- Final score
- Portugal 1, Denmark 4
- Match context
- Portugal’s first match after the Cristiano Ronaldo era
- Venue
- Portugal’s home
- Denmark’s form
- Four consecutive victories before the match
- Ronaldo’s national-team tenure
- 23 years
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What people are saying
This was deserved for everything he did for the national team and for Portugal.
People miss him; they have not forgotten what Cristiano did for 23 years with the national team.
Missing Cristiano? Only if it is so he can keep me company.
Today we have to recognize Denmark’s merit.