Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway to reach Nations League quarters

Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Norway in a recent Nations League match, without their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, to advance to the quarter-finals. Goncalo Ramos secured the win for Jorge Jesus's team in the Group A4 clash, after Joao Cancelo equalized Kristoffer Ajer's early goal for Norway. Portugal played with 10 players for the final minutes after Francisco Conceicao was sent off for dissent.

Ronaldo had already walked out on the squad in a previous match due to not starting. Portugal now guarantees a top-two finish in the group, ensuring their place in the last eight in March 2027. Norway took the lead through Ajer's impressive goal after 36 minutes, but Cancelo equalized soon after. Erling Haaland came close with a goal, but Ramos scored the winning goal after Cancelo's dismissal. Portugal's fourth consecutive group win highlights their dominance in the competition.