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Roberto Martínez has announced Portugal’s squad for the final two Nations League group matches against Poland and Croatia next week.
Left-back Nuno Tavares is rewarded for his exceptional start to the season for Lazio (eight assists in nine games) with a debut call-up to the Seleção.
After gifting their fans with a scintillating performance on Saturday against Poland, it was a case of two steps forwards and one step backwards for Portugal in Glasgow on Tuesday night.
An unimaginative and disjointed Seleção side, much rotated from the starting XI in Warsaw, could find no way through a resolute Scotland defence, with the 0-0 final score predictable long before the final whistle blew on a forgettable match at Hampdem Park.
Tom Kundert has the Portugal player ratings.
Portugal's perfect start in the UEFA Nations League came to an end after a 0-0 draw in Scotland.
Scott McTominay headed at Diogo Costa in the 4th minute but quality chances were hard to come by in a dull first half in Glasgow.
The Seleção bossed the ball but were unable to test Craig Gordon, frequent stoppages slowing the game down with neither side able to gain any momentum.
Ronaldo was visibly frustrated throughout the match, Portugal’s best chance coming in the 87th minute when Gordon did well to deny Bruno Fernandes.
Rafael Leão saw his shot blocked in added time, Ronaldo storming off the pitch after the final whistle which mirrored the attitude of most inside the stadium.
Portugoal’s Matthew Marshall reports from Hampden Park.
Ten games, nine victories, one defeat. Rui Jorge has guided Portugal’s U21 team to another European Championship finals phase, to be hosted in Slovakia next summer.
A goal in each half by Henrique Araújo and Fábio Silva completed an impressive campaign this afternoon in at the Estadi Nacional, Andorra la Vella, with the hosts grabbing a late consolation goal through Rosas.
Roberto Martínez has two choices as he prepares Portugal’s team to play Scotland tomorrow.
Consolidate the side that put in their best display against Poland on Saturday night since the Spaniard became Seleção coach in January 2023. Or rotate the eleven to rest players and give others an opportunity given that Portugal have virtually guaranteed their spot in the Nations League quarter-finals.
Tom Kundert previews Tuesday’s match in Glasgow.
