Denmark and Portugal Highlights: Denmark and Portugal faced off in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final on Thursday (March 20) at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
Rasmus Hojlund scored the solitary goal of the match as they won it 1-0.

That's it from us. It is a lead for Denmark but Portugal are by no means out of the race. The second leg in three days time will be crucial and Portugal will have to overturn a deficit at home. Thanks for staying with us. See you Soon!
A look at the Rasmus Hojlund goal which won Denmark the match.
RASMUS HOJLUND'S GOAL FOR DENMARK!! 🔥pic.twitter.com/feeEM8aE22
— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) March 20, 2025
The Final whistle blows and it is a massive win for Denmark. The solitary goal from Rasmus Hojlund was enough for the victory as the Danes manage a 1-0 lead ahead of the 2nd leg of the Nations League quarterfinal.
90+5'Portugal tries to get a late equaliser as Neto tries to send the ball back of the net, however, Schmeichel makes the save and Denmark stays on the lead.
90+3'Ruben Dias commits a foul and Denmark wins a freekick. Denmark plays the freekick back to golakeeper.
90+1'Wind finds Olsen and the latter takes the shot but ends up in missing the target.
90'Five Additional minutes to be played.
87'After an excellent display in Copenhagen, Isaksen gets replaced by Dorgu.
86'Eriksen is replaced by Wind for Denmark and Bernardo Silva replaces Joao Neves.
83'Hojlund gets the ball and sends it to Isaksen and he enters the box. Takes the shot but is saved easily by Costa.
80'Ten minutes plus added time remains for Portugal to find an equaliser.
Goaaaaaaal!! Rasmus Hojlund gives Denmark the lead. A massive goal from the Manchester United striker and the hosts are ahead in the tie.
77'Hojlund gets the ball from Inacio and makes a run from the right. However, the shot get past right post.
76'Leao and Veiga are substituted by Neves and Inacio.
74'A nice attempt by Isaksen but gets blocked by Portugal-defence. Denmark wins a corner.
73' Maehle sends the ball to Eriksen but is unable to get a proper contact and the ball ends up in going wide.
71'Another attempt by Isaksen but ends safely in Costa's hand.
70'Veiga gives away the ball and ends up reaching Hojlund. However, the Man United forward fails to control the ball.
69'Lindstrom is withdrawn and Olsen takes his place. Man United forward Hojlund replaces Biereth.
67'Passes completed after 65 minutes:
Denmark: 309
Portugal: 371
65'Dalot got replaced by Semedo
63'Portugal wins a freekick near the Denmark box after a foul is committed by Lindstrom.
61'Fernandes takes the free kick but gets cleared away by Danish defence.
61'Mendes is on the attack, tries to put up a cross, and ends up winning a corner for the team.
59'Another yellow card for Portugal. This time it is Vitinha who fouls Isaksen.
57'Eriksen takes the freekick but Costa has no problem to grab the ball.
56'Dalot gives away the ball and then tries to recover it, ends up in giving up a freekick to Denmark.
54'Denmark is on the move again. Vestegaard pass the ball to Eriksen who crosses it towards Isaksen and he takes the shot but Costa makes another save.
53'Lindstrom tries to enter the box from the left but the Portuguese defence stays strong.
52'Referee is ready to go again. Match resumes.
This marks their first encounter since 2015, with Portugal having won the last three matches played between the two teams.
Denmark: 2
Portugal: 4
Draw: 2
Denmark’s squad features seasoned players like goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and midfielder Christian Eriksen. However, they will be without midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who has withdrawn due to a calf injury. Promising youngster Mika Biereth has been called up and may make his debut. Other unavailable players for this fixture include Mads Roerslev, Andreas Christensen, and Kasper Dolberg.
Portugal’s manager, Roberto Martinez, has named a 26-man squad led by 40-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who remains a top performer. The team includes a mix of experienced stars and young prospects, such as 17-year-old winger Geovany Quenda, who is reportedly set to join Chelsea from Sporting Lisbon. Left-back Nuno Tavares is expected to be sidelined due to injury.
Denmark (3-5-2): Kasper Schmeichel; Rasmus Kristensen, Joachim Andersen, Jannik Vestergaard; Christian Norgaard, Morten Hjulmand, Christian Eriksen, Gustav Isaksen, Joakim Maehle; Mika Biereth, Jesper Lindstrom
Portugal (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes; Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao