Denmark thrash Portugal 4-1 in first game after Ronaldo’s retirement

Portugal suffered a 4-1 home defeat to Denmark in their UEFA Nations League opener at Estádio Municipal de Braga on Saturday. The match marked the Seleção's first since star Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football earlier this month, ending his remarkable 23-year career with 234 caps and 146 goals. Prior to the game, Portugal honored their former captain by wearing shirts with his No. 7 jersey number and receiving a standing ovation during the match.

However, the tribute proved futile as Denmark took the lead in the 43rd minute through a penalty by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg following a handball by Rúben Dias. Højlund added two more goals in the second half, in the 50th and 57th minutes, before Joachim Andersen sealed the victory with a header in the 75th minute. Despite Bernardo Silva scoring a consolation goal in stoppage time, Portugal's loss leaves them needing a favorable result in their final group game against Wales to secure the top spot.