Portugal vs Denmark 5-2 (5-3): Nations League quarterfinal – as it happened

Portugal deliver the goods with a 5-2 performance in Lisbon to book a Nations League semifinal spot in June.

Denmark, despite being considerably outplayed today, will take plenty of positives for what was an absorbing two-legged affair.

We hope you enjoyed our live coverage, and until the next time, this is Rohan Sharma signing off.

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With all results completed, we have our final second-leg results from the quarterfinals:

• Germany 3-3 Italy (5-4 aggregate)
• Portugal 5-2 Denmark (5-3 aggregate)
• Spain 3-3 Netherlands (5-5 aggregate, 5-4 on penalties)
• France 2-0 (4-4 aggregate, 5-4 on penalties)

3-3 on aggregate and we head to extra time. 😮‍💨

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After trailing 0-1 following a rather insipid first-leg performance in Copenhagen, the Portuguese roar back to life with a comprehensive 5-2 drubbing.

With 18 shots, of which 11 were on target, they were the far better team on the day. They easily could have had a few more if it wasn’t for Schmeichel’s doggedness between the sticks.

Despite fluffing an early penalty, Ronaldo got onto the scoresheet nonetheless, adding the proverbial cherry on top for the home fans.

Full-time: Portugal 5-2 Denmark AET (5-3 aggregate)

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That proves to be the final action of the match as Portugal’s five-goal performance ensures their progression into the semifinals.

Full-time: Portugal 5-2 Denmark AET (5-3 aggregate)

Fernandes stands over the ball. He lays it off to Neves on his right side, whose initial shot is blocked.

ET 120+1 mins: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (5-3 aggregate)

Denmark continue to soldier on, despite this game being largely done and dusted.

Riemer will be pleased with the fight his boys have shown.

ET 118 mins: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (5-3 aggregate)

Ramos ends Danish dreams in Lisbon! Trincao plays a through ball to Jota inside the box, on the right side.

The Liverpool forward spots an incoming Ramos down the middle and squares a pass across. All Ramos has to do is tap it into the open net, which he does with consummate ease.

Ronaldo pumps his fist as Portugal are into the Nations League semifinals.

ET 115 mins: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (5-3 aggregate)

Portugal execute a counter the other way, with Jota spearheading it. As he enters the box, he squares a pass towards Fernandes. He fires on the run but slips in the process as he reaches for the ball. Schmeichel is able to just tip the chance over the bar to force a corner.

The corner is taken from the right side, but Portugal are unable to make anything of it.

He is putting in a heroic shift, regardless of the current scoreline.

ET 113 mins: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)

It is from the right flank, about 40 metres (131 ft) out.

Hjulmand floats it in but he can’t find a suitor.

ET 112 mins: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)

The attempt is from the left flank, about 40 metres (131 ft) out.

Hjulmand provides the service but Costa is able to rush out to punch it away.

ET 109 mins: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)

Denmark win another from the same side, with the ball overhit into the box.

Despite Denmark trying to extend play, Portugal steal the ball and instigate a counter the other way.

ET 108 mins: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)

It is a rather optimistic strike from well outside the box, but it does result in a corner from the right side after Costa got his fingertips on it.

The eventual corner is taken, but Portugal are up to the task.

ET 107 mins: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)

Denmark kick things off as we enter the final 15 minutes of extra time.

Can the visitors push this to penalties?

ET 106 mins: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)

Schmeichel still looks to be in some pain as he walks off at the break.

Denmark are still very much in this tie, and will hope he is fit to continue.

ET HT: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)

The fourth official signals two additional minutes of stoppage time.

Denmark win a corner from the left side, which is sent into the box. Andersen gets his head on it, but is blocked by a waiting Costa.

ET 105+3 mins: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)

Unfortunately for Portuguese fans, the Jota goal does not stand.

Denmark have a sliver of hope here once more.

ET 105 mins: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)

Ramos delivers a delicious curling through ball from the deep to a racing Jota up front.

With just Schmeichel to beat, Jota rounds the keeper before turning and firing towards the open goal, despite losing his footing at the end.

Schmeichel looks to have done his shoulder in the process. There is also a VAR check for a possible offside, so the crowd hold their collective bated breath.

ET 105 mins: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (5-3 aggregate)

Aside from the Trincao opener, they have been defiant in the face of this unrelenting Portuguese attack.

Portugal will be wary of their menace on the counter though.

ET 102 mins: Portugal 4-2 Denmark (4-3 aggregate)