Portugal Beat Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen to Stay Perfect in Nations League

What happened at Parken

Portugal extended their perfect UEFA Nations League start with a 4-2 win over Denmark at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Thursday, taking Jorge Jesus's side six points clear at the top of Group A4.

Joao Cancelo opened the scoring in the 13th minute after Goncalo Ramos's shot came back off the post and stayed in play. Cancelo played a one-two with Ramos, got in behind the defence and lofted the ball over Mads Hermansen.

Mikkel Damsgaard equalised in the 23rd minute with a curling strike inside the post after an overload down Denmark's left. Portugal needed only two minutes to regain the lead: Bruno Fernandes released Ramos, who raced clear and beat Hermansen for his second successive start goal under Jesus.

Second-half drama

Denmark levelled again in the 53rd minute. Damsgaard's pass sent Rasmus Hojlund through; the striker held off Ruben Dias and chipped Diogo Costa. Fernandes then found Vitinha at the back post for a headed finish in the 67th minute to make it 3-2.

Substitute Joao Felix sealed the result in the 87th minute after Diogo Dalot squared from the right, his shot deflecting past Hermansen. Felix has scored in every match under Jesus, PortuGOAL reported. Fernandes provided two assists and was pivotal after the interval.

Group picture

Portugal sit on nine points from three wins. Denmark had lost only one of their previous 22 home games before this defeat, a run that included a 1-0 victory over Portugal last year. The Selecao host Norway in Porto next, with a win potentially securing a quarter-final place after Norway's concurrent loss in Cardiff.