So much for the cagey opening encounter most were predicting. The all-Iberian clash was a thrilling encounter, with Cristiano Ronaldo further embellishing his legacy by producing a storming performance from start to finish.
Nevertheless, the euphoria surrounding Ronaldo’s masterclass and his late equaliser cannot mask the fact that Portugal were outplayed by Spain for most of the 90 minutes. Lots of hopes have been pinned on an exciting crop of new talent in the shape of Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes and Goncalo Guedes, but all three struggled to make an impact. Read the ratings for the Seleção players.
Tom Kundert gives his Portugal player ratings for ESPNFC – click here to read them.
