Portugal advances to UEFA Nations League semifinals

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed confidence that Portugal would win, even after missing a penalty during their match against Denmark. The Portugal captain's penalty was saved by goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel early in the game. However, Portugal triumphed with a 5-2 victory after extra time, advancing 5-3 on aggregate to the semifinals of the UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo told reporters he felt sure of the team's success despite the missed penalty. He praised his teammates for their performance, highlighting the difficulty of scoring five goals against Denmark. "We all deserve congratulations," he said. He also emphasized the importance of progressing to the final four. The match saw Ronaldo redeem himself by scoring his team's second goal. At 40 years old, he remains the all-time top scorer in international football. He had previously voiced his disappointment after Portugal's 1-0 loss to Denmark in the first leg. Portugal left the field on a high note, with Francisco Trincão scoring twice and Gonçalo Ramos netting another goal in extra time. Under coach Roberto Martinez, the team has had a strong record, winning 20 of their 28 matches.