UEFA Nations League, League A 3DenmarkDEN 1/10/2026 19:45 PortugalPOR Venue Parken Stadium Referee Mikola BalakinPreview for Denmark v PortugalPortugal visit Denmark in a UEFA Nations League fixture overshadowed by the drama surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, Portugals record goalscorer, has not trained after being dropped from the starting XI for Sundays 2-1 win over Norway.The Al-Nassr star was replaced in the starting XI by Goncalo Ramos and did not come off the bench to make an appearance as a substitute.Ronaldo was visibly irritated and marched straight down the tunnel at the final whistle rather than joining his team-mates as they celebrated a fine win with the travelling supporters.Coach Jorge Jesus conceded afterwards he told the 41-year-old he would come on at some point in the game, but reneged on that promise.The fall-out has followed Portugal from Norway to Malmo, Sweden, where they have been training ahead of the trip to Copenhagen.The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) explained Ronaldo was on a specific training programme and the Eleda Stadium did not have the necessary equipment. The FPF added that he would undergo an individual session at the team base.It was subsequently reported that Jesus and Ronaldo have spoken to iron out any differences, but it remains to be seen if the former Manchester United and Real Madrid man will be involved at Parken.Amid the focus on Ronaldo, Portugal have the chance to make it three wins from three in their defence of the Nations League crown they won for a second time in 2025.They will face a Denmark side that bounced back from an opening defeat to Norway with a routine 2-0 win over Wales.While they do not know if they will face Ronaldo from the start or at all, Denmark remain wary of the threat he poses as they aim to leapfrog Portugal in Group D.Centre-back Joachim Andersen told a pre-match press conference: Hes a player who reminds me a bit of [Erling] Haaland in some waysnot the same speed, but the same aggressiveness and danger in the box. Hes really good at moving around. Maybe not quite as involved in the game as he used to be. But you just have to stay on your toes at all times and be ready in the box, because thats where he scores his goals and is most dangerous.Denmark beat Portugal 1-0 at Parken in the first leg of the Nations League quarter-finals in 2025.Despite losing the return leg 5-2, Andersen insists that result in the first leg has meaning as they look to repeat the feat.Obviously, it gives us some confidence. It gives us belief, he added.I think it was also one of our best gamesa game I think we should have won 3-0. Thats something I hope we can go out and show we can do again.The UEFA Nations League Table UEFA Nations League 2026 World League A Group D #TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGDPtsLast 2 1 Portugal22003126 W W 2 Norway21014403 L W 3 Denmark21014313 W L 4 Wales200203-30 L L Position 1, 2 : Play Offs: Quarter-finals Position 3 : Relegation Playoffs Position 4 : Relegation Team News for Denmark v PortugalPatrick Dorgu dropped out of the Denmark squad after suffering a hamstring injury. Away from the unknown surrounding Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes should return for Portugal after missing the Norway game.Expected line-ups for Denmark v PortugalDenmark: Jorgensen; Kristensen, Andersen, Provstgaard, Maehle; Hjulmand, Hojbjerg; Isaksen, Damsgaard, Daramy; HojlundPortugal: Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, Fernandes, J Neves; Felix, Ramos, NetoRecent Form & Stats for Denmark v PortugalDenmark have not lost at Parken since a 2-1 defeat to Spain in March last year.However, they have won just four of their 17 games against Portugal (D2, L11).Only four of Portugals 11 wins over Denmark have come away from home. Portugals last win in Denmark was in a Euro 2016 qualifier in 2014, when Ronaldo scored the only goal in the 90th minute.This fixture has never ended goalless, with the two draws both finishing 1-1.Portugals loss at Parken is the only defeat they have suffered in their last 10 Nations League games. Recent Results : Denmark UEFA Nations League Denmark DEN W 2 0 2026-09-27 Wales WAL UEFA Nations League Norway NOR L 3 2 2026-09-24 Denmark DEN Friendlies Denmark DEN W 2 1 2026-06-07 Ukraine UKR Friendlies Congo DR CGO D 0 0 2026-06-03 Denmark DEN Recent Results : Portugal UEFA Nations League Norway NOR W 1 2 2026-09-27 Portugal POR UEFA Nations League Portugal POR W 1 0 2026-09-24 Wales WAL World Cup Portugal POR L 0 1 2026-07-06 Spain ESP World Cup Portugal POR W 2 1 2026-07-03 Croatia CRO World Cup Colombia COL D 0 0 2026-06-28 Portugal POR Where to Watch Denmark v Portugal: TV and online streamsDenmark v Portugal kicks off at 7:45pm UK time on Thursday. It will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video for the pay-per-view price of �2.49.Prediction for Denmark v PortugalRegardless of whether Ronaldo plays, goals should be expected in this one, and Denmarks record at Parken suggests they have a good chance of ending Portugals perfect start. 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