Portugal thrashed in first match after Ronaldo's retirement
Portugal suffered a heavy home defeat, losing 4-1 to Denmark in League A of the Nations League.
It was the Portuguese side's first match since the legendary captain of the national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, announced his retirement.
Ronaldo was honored at the start of the match. All the players took to the field wearing shirts with the number 7.
As for the action on the field, it was a match for Portugal to forget.
Pierre Hojbjerg opened the scoring for the Danes in the 43rd minute, converting a penalty.
Rasmus Hojlund then scored two goals in the 50th and 47th minutes.
Defender Joachim Andersen made it 4-0 in the 75th minute.
Bernardo Silva scored a consolation goal for the hosts in stoppage time.
Portugal remains top of the group with 12 points. It needs only a draw in its final match against Wales to retain this position.
Second-placed Denmark has nine points, three more than Norway, its opponent in the final match.
The top two teams qualify for the Nations League playoffs.
