Jorge Jesus justifies Gonçalo Ramos's absence from the lineup

Portugal, with a 2‑1 victory over Norway, finishes the group with the maximum points in League A of the Nations League, securing first place in Group 4 and consolidating its leadership in the competition, demonstrating the ability to manage the decisive phases of the tournament.

The result, thanks to two goals, allowed Portugal to collect all the points in the group, leaving Norway one point behind. The national team now leads Group 4 without any risk of relegation.

Ramos remains on the bench

Jorge Jesus answered questions about Gonçalo Ramos, stating: «No, he earns the same space as the others, everything equal. When I think he should play, he will play, and when I think he should not play, he will not play». The coach therefore ruled out an increase in minutes for the young striker.

Portugal without Ronaldo leads Nations League after win in Norway

Jesus recalled that Portugal has not beaten Azerbaijan or Luxembourg, but the victory over Norway, one of the top‑5 in Europe, is a source of satisfaction. «Perhaps, in the top‑5 in Europe, this team is there, I must be satisfied», he said.

The coach said he is conducting experiments with real matches, adding that match after match his ideas become clearer. «I am doing experiments with real matches and, match after match, I have increasingly clear ideas for making decisions», he commented, according to O Jogo.

Portugal beats Norway without even a minute for Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo was not included nor did he wear the starter’s shirt; Jesus explained that the player was fit to play the entire match, but he preferred a different profile for that game. He added that the choice is not linked to physical issues and that Ronaldo could return against Denmark.