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Portugal Advances to Nations League Semi-Finals with Dramatic Win Over Denmark

Francisco Trincao's extra-time heroics and Cristiano Ronaldo's redemption secured a 5-3 aggregate victory, setting up a semi-final clash with Germany.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed an early penalty but Portugal beat Denmark to make the semi-finals

Overview

  • Portugal overcame a 1-0 first-leg deficit to defeat Denmark 5-3 on aggregate in the Nations League quarter-finals.
  • Francisco Trincao scored twice in extra time, including the decisive goal, after coming off the bench in Lisbon.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo missed an early penalty but later scored a crucial goal, contributing to Portugal's comeback.
  • Denmark's Joachim Andersen's own goal and Christian Eriksen's late strike highlighted a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful Danish effort.
  • Portugal, aiming to become the first team to win the Nations League twice, will face hosts Germany in the semi-finals in June.