Portugal boss Jorge Jesus will talk to Cristiano Ronaldo after the veteran striker expressed his unhappiness at not making an appearance in last nights Nations League win in Norway. Jesus decision to name Ronaldo on the bench was vindicated as his replacement, Goncalo Ramos, scored the winner not long after Erling Haaland had cancelled out Joao Felixs opener.The Al-Nassr superstar disappeared straight down the tunnel after the game, opting not to join his team-mates on the pitch as they celebrated the victory with the travelling supporters. UEFA Nations League, League A 2NorwayNOR 1 2 Full Time PortugalPOR Venue Ullevaal Stadion Referee Francois LetexierErling Haaland 51 Joao Felix 17Gonalo Ramos 54It was a clear act of petulance from the 41-year-old and Jesus confirmed he would speak to Ronaldo in the coming days.He said: I didnt realise [Ronaldo had not celebrated the win]. I realised after the game and I have already been asked several questions about it. Only he can answer. The fact is that just because he hasnt played today means he is a player I do not count on. I count on him.Before the game I told him: I wont start you from the beginning, but during the game Ill put you on.But this is football, football dictates things to you that meant, in this case, I didnt think it was justified making a change in attack. The game did not identify with Cris characteristics, knowing that we also have a game with Denmark coming up.This does not mean that he cannot now be the first option in the game with Denmark [on Thursday].I know him well Jorge happy to speak to RonaldoJesus knows Ronaldo better than most with the pair combining to help Al-Nassr win the Saudi Pro League title last season.He added: Its true that I have to talk to him, dont I? But I know him very well. Of course the Portuguese national team is the Portuguese national team, its not the same thing as a club, but for me its nothing new. The national team is all of us and he as team captain I dont know how to respond concretely until I have spoken to him.Ronaldo started the Group A4 clash with Wales last Thursday but came off midway through the second half in a game Portugal won 1-0 and they now sit top of the pool with a 100% record following the victory in Oslo.It was a good win, said Jesus. As far as Im concerned, this Norway side is one of the top five in Europe. Theyve got a striker [Erling Haaland] who can score at any moment its incredible. But our back line and especially our two centre-backs [Renato Veiga andRben Dias], with help from Jo�o Palhinha and Rben Neves when they got involved in defence were very strong down the central channel. Even so, Haaland had six shots inside the box and scored from one of them.Im pleased with the squad. This process isnt easy. You have to make adjustments during the Nations League matches. This isnt a friendly where coaches can experiment. Here, you try something out and it either goes well or it goes badly. Its a risk. If it goes badly, you cant go back. Topics Cristiano Ronaldo Erling Haaland Norway National Football Team Portugal National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Norway 1-2 Portugal: Report, result, goals as Ramos scores winner after replacing Ronaldo in starting lineup Cian Cheesbrough 27th September, 2026 WATCH: Joao Felix long-range strike opens scoring for Portugal against Norway Cian Cheesbrough 27th September, 2026 Norway vs Portugal team news: Lineups confirmed as Haaland starts amid Manchester City charges verdict but Ronaldo benched Cian Cheesbrough 27th September, 2026 What Bruno Fernandes injury means for Manchester United as complicated issue revealed by Portugal Cian Cheesbrough 27th September, 2026 Tip of the Day: Haaland to outshine Ronaldo and Klopp to get first win 101 GreatGoals 27th September, 2026 Norway v Portugal: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 26th September, 2026
