Nations League: Denmark thrash Portugal 4-1
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bénin Web TV
Denmark beat Portugal 4-1 in Braga on Saturday, thanks to a brace from Rasmus Højlund, handing them their first defeat of the competition. With nine points to Portugal’s 12, the Danes remain three points off the top of Group A4 before their final group match on Tuesday, according to Bénin Web TV.
Denmark beat Portugal 4-1 on Saturday 14 November in Braga in the 2026-2027 Nations League. The victory, secured notably by two goals from Rasmus Højlund, was Portugal’s first defeat in the competition, according to Bénin Web TV.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute. Rasmus Højlund then scored twice in the 50th and 57th minutes, before Joachim Andersen added to the score in the 75th minute. Bernardo Silva scored Portugal’s only goal in stoppage time, in the 93rd minute.
Despite the result, Portugal retain first place in Group A4 with 12 points and remain qualified for the quarter-finals. Denmark are second with nine points, ahead of Norway, who have six after their 3-1 win over Wales. Portugal had won the first meeting between the two teams 4-2 on 1 October in Copenhagen.
The two teams will play their final group match on Tuesday 17 November. Portugal will travel to Wales, while Denmark will host Norway in Copenhagen. The match comes after Portugal’s first two wins against Denmark and Norway and its qualification for the quarter-finals.
