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Portugal defeats Norway in Nations League 2-1

In the Nations League, Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in Oslo, consolidating their lead in Group A4.

27 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Portugal won 2-1 against Norway in the second round of the Nations League, held in Oslo. This victory puts the national team in sole leadership of Group A4.

The goals for the Portuguese team were scored by Gonçalo Ramos and João Félix, while Norway reduced the deficit with a goal from an unspecified player. Cristiano Ronaldo did not play during the match, remaining on the bench.

National coach Jorge Jesus had previously acknowledged the quality of the Norwegian attack, highlighting the difficulty the game could present. This was Portugal's second test under Jesus after a previous 1-0 victory over Wales.

Norway had remained undefeated at home since the beginning of 2023, making this victory even more significant for the Portuguese team, which now distances itself in the standings.

Gonçalo Ramos commented that the victory is always meaningful, especially against a strong team like Norway, and emphasized the importance of winning away from home. The forward noted that it is always good to triumph in challenging contexts.

Portugal's next challenge will be to continue monitoring their performance in Group A4, where they remain prominent contenders to advance to the next stages of the competition.

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