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Portugal suffered one of the worst defeats in their history, falling to their guests Denmark (4-1) on Saturday evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium, in the fifth round of the group stage of the UEFA Nations League.

The heavy defeat to Denmark was not merely a bad night in Portugal's UEFA Nations League campaign, it brought back to the fore questions about the team's ability to handle big matches, after it found itself unable to keep pace with its opponent in decisive moments.

Bruno Fernandes, the Portugal captain and Manchester United midfielder, refused to give up after the heavy 4-1 defeat to Denmark, insisting that the team's goal remains to finish the group stage at the top of the table.

Portugal suffered a bruising 4-1 defeat at home to Denmark, as Rasmus Hoejlund's clinical finishing exposed a disjointed defensive performance. Despite a stoppage-time goal from Bernardo Silva, the Selecao were tactically outmatched in Braga.