End of the Ronaldo era: humiliating home defeat for Portugal against Denmark

Portugal began the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era with a resounding 1-4 defeat to visitors Denmark, at the Braga stadium, in the fifth round of the group stage of the UEFA Nations League.

Neither side could break the deadlock for 43 minutes. Then Denmark won a penalty, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg made no mistake from the spot.

The visitors carried that dominance into the second half, Rasmus Hojlund doubling the lead in the 50th minute.

Seven minutes later, Hojlund struck again for his brace and Denmark's third.

Joachim Andersen then made it four in the 75th minute.

Bernardo Silva pulled one back deep in stoppage time, netting Portugal's only goal in the 90+3 minute. It left "the Sailors" beaten in their first match since Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement.

Denmark climbed to nine points, second in Group Four. Portugal stay top on 12.