The post-Ronaldo era begins: Leao leads Portugal's attack against Denmark

For the first time in 23 years without Cristiano

Jorge Jesus and his Portugal staff have named the side that will face Denmark, the team's first outing since the storm that saw historic captain Cristiano Ronaldo walk out of the national camp.

An unprecedented crisis gripped Portugal when Ronaldo suddenly left the camp on the eve of this UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark, ending a 23-year relationship with the national shirt.

Leading the attack is Gonçalo Ramos. The Paris Saint-Germain striker comes into the starting line-up to fill the void left by Ronaldo, backed by the pace of Rafael Leão and Pedro Neto. Bruno Fernandes runs the midfield alongside Vitinha and Rúben Neves.

At the back, Portugal lean on the solidity of Rúben Dias and Nuno Mendes, with standout goalkeeper Diogo Costa behind them, as they look to shake off the captaincy saga and take something from a stubborn Danish side.

Portugal's line-up to face Denmark in the current round was as follows:

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa.

Defence: João Cancelo - Rúben Dias - Renato Veiga - Nuno Mendes.

Midfield: Vitinha - Rúben Neves - Bruno Fernandes.

Attack: Pedro Neto - Rafael Leão - Gonçalo Ramos.