Portugal vs Denmark Nations League quarter-final second leg preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, form guide
Friday, March 21, 2025
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When is it? How can you watch it? All you need to know about the UEFA Nations League quarter-final second leg between Portugal and Denmark.
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Portugal and Denmark meet in the second leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final on Sunday 23 March.
Match at a glance
When: Sunday 23 March (20:45 CET kick-off)
Where: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon
What: UEFA Nations League quarter-final second leg
First leg: 0-1
How to follow: Build-up and live coverage here
Where to watch Portugal vs Denmark on TV
Fans can find their local UEFA Nations League broadcast partner(s) here.
Predicted team line-ups
Portugal: Diogo Costa; Dalot, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes; Rafael Leão, Ronaldo, Pedro Neto
Denmark: Schmeichel; Dorgu, Vestergaard, Andersen, Kristensen; Nørgaard, Hjulmand, Eriksen; Lindstrøm, Biereth, Isaksen
Form guide
Portugal (most recent match first): LDWDWW
Denmark (most recent match first): WDLDLW
Reporter's view
Carlos Machado, match reporter: After what Roberto Martínez said was Portugal's worst performance since he took over, the hosts have something to prove. Denmark were tough and positive at home, but if Portugal have the players and the quality to qualify, they need to show a lot more in terms of attitude and aggression in the second leg. Portugal were favourites on paper before Thursday night's game, but things have changed. Let us see whether the Seleção can show what they are capable of against a Denmark side that will be eager to cause trouble again.
What the coaches say
Roberto Martínez, Portugal coach: "Our performance in the first leg was poor, but it was against a strong team in Denmark that played well. They are aggressive and press high up the pitch. The second game is at home, because we finished first in the group, and we need to re-evaluate. The stadium is sold out, and these are the games we enjoy and are proud to play in."
Brian Riemer, Denmark coach: "There is a limit to what you can change in 72 hours. We are facing one of the biggest national names in European football, and I still consider them favourites. But we have a good starting point with the one-goal advantage, and we believe in ourselves. We have the plan prepared. It's important that we're mentally ready when the whistle blows. We can't allow Portugal the opportunity to get their machine going."
What's next?
The winner of this match-up will advance to the Final Four and face the winner of Italy and Germany's quarter-final tie in the semi-finals.
The semi-finals will take place on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 June 2025 to decide who contests the final and the third-place match on Sunday 8.
The final tournament will be hosted by the winners of the quarter-final between Italy and Germany.