Silva expects Portugal to thrive without Ronaldo in Nations League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Portugal faces Denmark on Saturday in Braga, marking their first match without Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently retired from international duty. Bernardo Silva, now the team captain, believes the squad can shoulder the pressure previously associated with Ronaldo's stardom. A tribute for the legendary forward, who represented Portugal in a record 234 matches, will be held prior to the game. Silva emphasized that the team is accustomed to high-pressure situations and is prepared to move forward post-Ronaldo. Portugal has already secured a spot in the Nations League quarter-finals after winning all four group matches.
- •Portugal plays Denmark in Braga on November 14.
- •Bernardo Silva takes over as captain following Ronaldo's retirement.
- •The team will honor Ronaldo with a pre-match tribute.
- •Portugal has qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Silva says Portugal ready for spotlight without Ronaldo
"Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva said Friday his team could cope with any extra pressure on them following Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement, ahead of their first match without the superstar forward.Real Madrid's Silva, who inherits the captain's armband from Ronaldo, admitted that the striker had been the main focus for much of the past two decades but backed the team to cope with the pressure in the 41-year-old's absence.
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