Portugal 1-0 Netherlands

The Seleção defeated the Netherlands 1-0 tonight at the Estádio do Dragão to become champions of the inaugural Nations League tournament. With an intelligent and organized performance, Portugal outshot the Dutch 18-to-4 with Bernardo Silva, Danilo, Semedo, and Bruno Fernandes each putting in wonderful individual efforts.

Though oft-maligned for his subpar performances during the World Cup in 2018, Guedes showed great resiliency to come into the side for João Félix and win the match for Portugal with a cracking finish on the hour mark, completing his outstanding return to competitive football after spending much of the 2018/19 season sidelined through injury.   

• Portugal,
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• UEFA Nations League

Preview and Podcast ahead of final

Portugal host Netherlands in the inaugural final of the UEFA Nations League Finals at Porto’s Estádio Do Dragão on Sunday. A Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick inspired the Seleção to a 3-1 win against Switzerland in the semi-finals with 19-year-old João Félix making his debut.

For tips on who to back to lift the trophy, Freetips.com are offering their readers free tips and a preview of the final. Let’s take a look at some of the main talking points ahead of the big game and a brief rundown of the Netherlands.

• Portugal,
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• UEFA Nations League

Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

Portugal have booked their place in the UEFA Nations League final courtesy of a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick, as Portugal left it late to down Switzerland 3-1 at the Estádio do Dragão.

In his first Nations League appearance, a Ronaldo free-kick placed Portugal ahead before a second-half spot-kick from Ricardo Rodriguez dragged the Swiss level.

A late double-salvo from Ronaldo in the face of extra time tipped the balance back in Portugal’s favour, however, with the Seleção now awaiting either England or the Netherlands in Sunday’s final. Before deciding who to back in the final, visit Bookies Bonus.

In only 48 hours, the Seleção return to action in the UEFA Nations League semifinals against Switzerland. With the inaugural tournament finals being hosted in Portugal, big expectations are being placed on the shoulders of Fernando Santos and his men.

The squad, meanwhile, remain hesitant at a figurative crossroads. With so much talent, the path ahead could arguably be onward to heights previously unattainable for a nation as small as Portugal. Yet, there exists a palpable uncertainty about how to get the best out of this talented group of individuals. It is possible they could fall astray and get caught in limbo between greatness and outright mediocrity. If you don’t want to miss a game you can check the UEFA Nation League fixtures and the list of the TV channels that broadcast the games on TVsportguide.com. 

Seleção expert Nathan Motz previews the Nations League showpiece and briefly discusses future implications to the development of the team.