Portugal’s attempts to defend their UEFA U19 European Championship title in Armenia came unstuck after a 2-0 defeat against Spain at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. The Seleção were second best throughout and can have no complaints against a Spanish side that were dominant and claimed their eighth U19 Euro title since 2002.
A defensive mix-up allowed Ferrán to Torres volley home in the 34th minute, the Valencia winger scoring his second shortly after half time to give La Rojita an unassailable lead. Portugal’s attempts to get back into the game were thwarted by goalkeeper Arnau Tenas but they can hold their heads high after a promising campaign.
Portugal’s U19 side will compete in their third successive U19 Euro Final when they face seven-time winners Spain at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia. Portugal have a proud record in the tournament, winning the UEFA Youth Tournament in 1961 and the UEFA European Under-18 Championship in 1994 and 1999 after being beaten finalists in 1988, 1990 and 1992. 
Portugal punished Republic of Ireland 4-0 at the Banants Stadium in Yerevan to reach the UEFA U19 European Championship Final. Vítor Ferreira’s penalty put Portugal in front, Gonçalo Ramos securing his hat-trick in added time as the Seleção made it to their third successive final after winning the tournament in 2018 and finishing runners-up in 2017. 
Portugal predictably punished a poor Armenia side 4-0 at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan to advance to the UEFA U19 European Championship semi-finals. The host nation were no match for the defending champions, Vítor Ferreira’s first half penalty putting Portugal 1-0 up at half-time, João Mário scoring a stunner and substitute Tiago Gouveia bagging a brace in a result that was never in doubt.
Portugal took a big step towards the UEFA U19 European Championship semi-finals after a 1-1 draw against Spain at Banants Stadion in Yerevan. Spain took the lead through Juan Miranda before half-time, Fábio Vieira’s free kick after the break earning the Seleção a share of the spoils.