Portuguese players were on target with crucial goals across Europe this weekend, with André Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Alves leading the way. There were also important goals for Flávio Paixão (Poland) and Diogo Salomão (Romania) as well as others from Portugal's foreign contingent in Scotland, Turkey, Switzerland and Greece.
Meanwhile, there was less positive news for José Mourinho and Nuno Espírito Santo in England, while Portugal defender Rolando made his long-awaited comeback in France with Marseille and João Carvalho continues to light up the English Championship.
As club football returns to the agenda across Europe this weekend, the futures of several of Portugal’s young talents are in the news. While André Silva’s loan move to Sevilla is set to be made permanent, fellow Seleção teammate Rúben Neves is linked with Juventus while Manchester City look to tie down Bernardo Silva in England.
Former Rio Ave boss Miguel Cardoso has been appointed the new manager of Spanish club Celta de Vigo. The highly-rated Portuguese coach arrives at the Balaidos to take over from Antonio Mohamed, who was sacked by the La Liga outfit earlier this week.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing the top of the Serie A goalscoring charts after scoring his fifth goal – assisted by João Cancelo - in as many league games in Juventus’ 2-0 victory over AC Milan at San Siro on Sunday evening to underline his team's dominance in Italy.
Portugal under-20 international forward Xande Silva says he is being patient in waiting for his opportunity to shine at West Ham United, following his summer move from Vitória de Guimarães.