GOLAZONEWSPortugal suffers heavy 1-4 defeat against Denmark in Braga
- Portugal fell to a 1-4 defeat against Denmark in a match held in Braga.
- Players acknowledged the team's poor performance and apologized to the supporters.
- Manager Jorge Jesus stated his team never believed they could lose the match.
Portugal suffered a heavy 1-4 loss against Denmark in a match played in Braga. The result drew significant criticism from the stands, with the national team receiving whistles from the crowd as they exited the pitch toward the dressing room.
Manager Jorge Jesus admitted that his side never believed they could lose the game, noting that the final result could have been even worse. Midfielder Ruben Neves emphasized the need to own up to the team's mistakes, while captain for the match Bruno Fernandes stated that the squad must treat the defeat as a learning experience. Joao Palhinha also apologized for the team’s lack of inspiration during the second half.
Defender Ruben Dias expressed regret over the penalty he conceded, describing it as coming out of nowhere. Meanwhile, Denmark's Morten Hjulmand praised his side's defensive work and labeled the victory a historic result for Denmark.