Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Nations League opener

Summarised from 7 outlets · 12 reports · Updated 25 Sept, 07:37 · Archive

Portugal defeated Wales 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League match, with João Félix scoring the only goal.

Portugal began their Nations League defence with a 1-0 victory over Wales in Lisbon, as João Félix's deflected effort proved decisive. Cristiano Ronaldo had a frustrating evening, missing a clear chance in the second half and having a goal ruled out by VAR. The 41-year-old was substituted in the 67th minute to a standing ovation. Portugal's new manager Jorge Jesus retained Ronaldo in the squad despite criticism of his performances at the recent World Cup.

How it is being reported

• Nations League news: Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated, double injury blow and bizarre red cardThe international break means that the Nations League returned for European national teams, with Wales among those in actionMirror Sport · 25 Sept, 06:00
• Cristiano Ronaldo's night of frustration: Portugal star, 41, has goal ruled out, misses HUGE chance and is subbed off in narrow win over WalesCristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating return to Lisbon as the veteran forward missed a golden chance and had a goal disallowed before being substituted in Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales.Daily Mail Sport · 25 Sept, 00:03
• Cristiano Ronaldo draws blank as Wales edged out by Portugal in Nations LeaguePortugal 1-0 Wales: Joao Felix’s deflected effort proved the difference for the hosts as Ronaldo had a second-half effort ruled out by VARIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 22:15
• Felix gives Portugal win over Wales in Nations League openerWatch the best of the action as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon in the Nations LeagueBBC Sport · 24 Sept, 22:09
• Portugal beat Wales 1-0 with Felix goal as Nations League defence beginsJoao Felix nets the only goal of the game, while Cristiano Ronaldo has an effort ruled out, as Portugal beat Wales 1-0.Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 22:07
• João Félix strike for Portugal enough to sink Wales but Ronaldo fever falls flatThere was a comic-strip feel to another eventful evening in the world of Cristiano Ronaldo. Where to start? It was the 67th minute when his No 7 went up on the fourth official’s board, prompting Ronaldo to remove the captain’s armband from his left bicep before departing to a universal ovation, but for the pocket of Wales supporters. The referee, Donatas Rumsas, hurried him off the pitch but Ronaldo, his hair glazed copper, was presumably ruminating on a series of missed chances, a sitter from a few yards at the start of the second half, and a disallowed goal. The grandiose “Siu” celebration…The Guardian · 24 Sept, 21:55
• Portugal v Wales LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo question hangs over Selecao for Nations League clashRonaldo is still in the Portugal fold under new manager Jorge Jesus despite criticism of his performances at the World CupIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 17:52
• How to watch Portugal vs Wales for free – TV channel, streaming, kick-off timeCristiano Ronaldo's Portugal return to international action against Craig Bellamy's Wales as the UEFA Nations League resumesMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 17:25
• LIVE: Portugal vs Wales – UEFA Nations LeagueFollow updates, with build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Ronaldo stars.Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 16:46
• Portugal vs Wales: Ronaldo expected to start in Nations League openerSky Sports · 24 Sept, 16:22
• Wales beaten by Portugal on frustrating night for RonaldoWales fell to an opening 1-0 Nations League defeat to Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank in Lisbon.Sky Sports · 24 Sept, 16:02
• Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, RonaldoPortugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement.Al Jazeera · 23 Sept, 18:37

In this story: Portugal · Wales · Cristiano Ronaldo · João Félix · Jorge Jesus · Lisbon

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