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Both teams return to Euro 2024 qualifying action in June. Portugal host Bosnia-Herzeogovina, while Luxembourg are at home to Liechtenstein.
Portugal secure their second win on the bounce in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, hammering Luxembourg 6-0 at the Stade de Luxembourg. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the first half, while there were also goals for Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva as Roberto Martinez's men put the game beyond doubt in the opening 45 minutes. Otavio came off the bench to add a fifth goal and there was also a late effort for Rafael Leao after he missed a penalty. Martinez makes it two wins out of two to start his reign.
90' + 3' FULL-TIME: LUXEMBOURG 0-6 PORTUGAL
90' + 2' WIDE! Danilo comes so close to adding a seventh for Portugal, but his effort travels just wide of the post as he connects with a header from Otavio's free-kick.
90' There will be three minutes of added time.
Rúben Neves
Assist
88' Neves releases the run of Leao before the forward does the rest with a close-range finish.
Rafael Leão
Goal
88' GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! LEAO ATONES FOR HIS PENALTY MISS!!!! 6-0 PORTUGAL!!!! The goal glut continues for Portugal as Leao sees his strike find the bottom-left corner. The forward is played into space down the left flank and he cuts inside on his right foot. He waits for his moment and slightly scuffs his effort, but it works out for Leao to find the back of the net with Moris unsighted.
Diogo Jota
João Palhinha
87' Joao Palhinha makes way for Jota in the Portugal midfield.
86' OFF THE LINE! Portugal try to scramble the ball over the line from the resulting corner. Dias is denied by the boot of Moris before Leao sees his effort on the rebound blocked by his team-mate Ramos on the line, who is in an offside position.
Rafael Leão
Penalty Miss
85' MISS! Leao fails to convert from 12 yards as he sends a tame effort at a comfortable height at goal, allowing Moris to push the ball behind.
A. Moris
Penalty Save
85' SAVE! Moris denies Leao from the spot as he dives to his right and pushes his effort behind for a corner. A fine save from the Luxembourg keeper.
84' PENALTY TO PORTUGAL! Leao gets the wrong side of Jans down the left flank and the defender catches him on the boot. The referee does not hesitate in pointing to the spot.
83' OFF THE BAR! Neves hammers his strike towards goal from the resulting free-kick, only to see his effort clatter the crossbar and bounce away from the target. So close to a sixth for the visitors.
S. Thill
C. Martins
82' Martins Pereira is withdrawn for Luxembourg and is replaced by Thill.
L. Barreiro
Yellow Card
82' Barreiro brings down Leao on the charge 25 yards from goal and goes into the book. Portugal have a free-kick in a threatening position.
Rafael Leão
Assist
77' Leao makes a good run in the inside-left channel before he clips a cross back to Otavio to score.
Otávio
Goal
77' GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!! OTAVIO HEADS HOME A FIFTH!!!! 5-0 PORTUGAL!!!!! Otavio latches on to Leao's cross and powers his header into the top-left corner. Leao is played into space in the inside-left channel and he hooks a cross back towards the penalty spot. Otavio has a lot of work to do, but he connects well with his header and loops it away from Moris into the back of the net.
Rafael Leão
Bruno Fernandes
75' Leao replaces Fernandes for the visitors in the final third.
Otávio
João Félix
75' Otavio replaces the impressive Joao Felix, who was excellent tonight for Martinez's men.
C. Martins
Yellow Card
74' Martins Pereira slides in late on Joao Palhinha and goes into the book.
72' Portugal work the ball with speed on the edge of the Luxembourg box, but Joao Felix goes for a stepover instead of connecting with his strike and Dalot is not on the same page.
Y. Borges Sanches
V. Thill
70' Borges replaces Thill, who had a couple of decent moments tonight for the hosts.
68' Neves releases Fernandes in the inside-right channel, but Pinto makes an important intervention before he draws a foul from the Manchester United midfielder.
Gonçalo Ramos
Cristiano Ronaldo
65' Ronaldo also makes way after a two-goal outing to take his tally to four for the campaign. Ramos replaces the forward.
Rúben Neves
Bernardo Silva
64' Neves enters the action for the Selecao to replace Bernardo Silva, who put in a fine performance with a goal and an assist.
63' Thill swings a cross into the box from the right flank, but Patricio gets hit by Carlson as he attempts to claim the cross and Portugal are awarded a free-kick.
62' Jans breaks down the right flank and has space to fire a cross towards the near post that is diverted behind by Danilo.
59' Bohnert attacks the resulting corner that sails deep to the back post, but Dias in the right place to clear his header away from danger.
58' Rodrigues has a good chance to pick out a team-mate in the Portugal box as he gathers the ball in the inside-right channel. He scuffs his cross, but gets lucky as it strikes Danilo and goes behind for a corner.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Yellow Card
57' Ronaldo puts a blemish on his night as he is booked for simulation for feigning contact from a challenge from Chanot.
56' Luxembourg build a period of possession before Jans has space to lift a cross into the box that Antonio Silva has to clear away from Rodrigues.
53' The home side have come out for the second half with a stronger intent, but still need to be wary of committing too many men forward.
50' WIDE! Luxembourg win a corner down the left flank that is whipped into the middle. Chanot rises to attack the ball, but he sends his glancing header wide of the right post.
47' SAVE! Patricio is forced into action as Thill raids forward with a burst of pace into the inside-left channel, but his blast is well saved by the Portugal keeper.
46' We're back under way at the Stade de Luxembourg.
D. Carlson
L. Gerson
46' Carlson replaces Gerson for the hosts in the backline.
F. Bohnert
M. Martins
46' Bohnert is on for Martins at the back for Luxembourg.
M. Olesen
D. Sinani
46' Olesen replaces Sinani in the final third for the hosts.
Luxembourg came into the game with a six-match unbeaten run in all competitions, but have been blown away by the visitors. The home side have been far too open at the back and have been duly punished. Luc Holtz now needs to ensure that his side can make the second half respectable at least to ensure their goal difference does not suffer.
Portugal have put forward a dominant first-half performance to lead Luxembourg 4-0 at the break in their Euro 2024 qualifying clash. The visitors took the lead through Cristiano Ronaldo from close range as he steered Nuno Mendes' header home from six yards. Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva then scored brilliant headers to extend the Selecao's advantage before Ronaldo notched his second with a clinical finish. Roberto Martinez's men are on their way to a second win in a row to start qualifying.
45' + 4' HALF-TIME: LUXEMBOURG 0-4 PORTUGAL
45' + 2' OVER! Joao Felix is inches away from adding a fifth goal before the break as he plays a one-two with Ronaldo on the edge of the box before lifting his right-footed effort just over the bar.
45' There will be three minutes of added time.
45' BLOCK! Fernandes works the ball into the box for Ronaldo to collect, only to his first-time drive deflected behind by Gerson.
42' Bernardo Silva angles a ball over the top for Mendes to chase in the inside-left channel. He collects the offload, but his touch is heavy and allows Moris to smother it.
40' Challenges are coming in thick and fast from the home side now. Chanot is the latest to give away a free-kick for a foul on Ronaldo.
38' Mendes feeds Dalot, who comes across from the right flank into the inside-left channel. He drills a low ball across the face of goal that just evades Ronaldo in the middle.
M. Martins
Yellow Card
37' Martins takes out Danilo on the charge and goes into the book. Luxembourg have to be careful not to lose their heads here.
34' Danilo bundles the ball home from six yards out after a scramble in the box from the resulting free-kick, but the defender is offside as Fernandes strikes the ball.
33' Jans brings down Mendes on the charge on the left flank right on the byline. The Luxembourg man is fortunate to escape a booking, while Portugal have a free-kick in a dangerous position.
V. Thill
Yellow Card
32' Thill catches Joao Palhinha with a late challenge on the boot and goes into the book. Thill may have been frustrated there are losing possession cheaply for Ronaldo's second.
Bruno Fernandes
Assist
31' Fernandes collects Joao Felix's pass before producing a sublime throughball for Ronaldo to collect and score.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Goal
31' GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! RONALDO BAGS HIS SECOND OF THE GAME!!!! 4-0 PORTUGAL!!!! Ronaldo notches his second of the game and fourth of the campaign with a simple finish inside the box. Thill loses possession in his own half to Joao Felix, who offloads to Fernandes . Fernandes threads the needle to release Ronaldo and he does not need a second invitation to slot his left-footed strike past Moris into the bottom-left corner. All too easy for Portugal.
29' Barreiro tries to win the ball from Palhinha deep in the Portugal half, but fouls the midfielder in the process.
27' Portugal look a threat every time they take possession in the Luxembourg half. It has been an electric start to the game for the visitors.
25' Joao Felix surges forward into the Luxembourg half and has men in support. He cut back from the left flank onto his right foot to tee up Fernandes, but his strike is charged down after he takes a poor first touch.
24' Luxembourg are trying to get the ball down to play progressive football, but it is leaving them exposed at the back. Holtz may need to alter his side's approach here otherwise Portugal could make this embarrassing for the hosts.
22' Joao Felix pursues a ball over the top from Joao Palhinha, but Chanot is alert and steers it back to Moris before the forward can pounce.
20' Luxembourg were unbeaten in six matches before the start of the game. Unless they can produce a remarkable comeback, their run is coming to an unceremonious end.
João Palhinha
Assist
18' Joao Palhinha has time and launches a cross-field ball into the inside-right channel for Silva to attack and head away from Moris into the net.
Bernardo Silva
Goal
18' GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!! BERNARDO SILVA MAKES IT THREE!!!!! 3-0!!!! What a start for Portugal! Bernardo Silva latches onto Joao Palhinha's cross and directs his header away from Moris into the far left corner giving the keeper no chance. Luxembourg are caught out by a cross into the middle and Bernardo Silva makes the hosts pay.
16' Rodrigues collects an offload from Martins Pereira and launches a strike at goal that sails well over the bar. However, the winger was offside anyway.
Bernardo Silva
Assist
15' Bernardo Silva angles a pinpoint cross into the box from the right flank and is rewarded with an assist as Joao Felix heads home.
João Félix
Goal
15' GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!! JOAO FELIX EXTENDS PORTUGAL'S LEAD!!!! 2-0!!!! The Selecao double their advantage as Joao Felix directs a close-range header past Moris. Bernardo Silva is afforded space and time on the right flank and he arcs a perfect cross into the box. Joao Felix has space and time to plant his effort into the top-right corner away from the Luxembourg keeper.
12' Luxembourg have endured an early setback and need to keep their composure to prevent Portugal taking control of the contest.
11' Ronaldo already has his third goal of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. The forward continues to find the back of the net at an incredible rate.
Nuno Mendes
Assist
9' Mendes makes a good run to the back post and nods the ball down to Ronaldo. He manages to react in time to guide the ball into the net.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Goal
9' GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! RONALDO PUTS PORTUGAL AHEAD!!!!!! 1-0!!!!!! Ronaldo converts from close range from Mendes' header back into the middle. The visitors break the deadlock courtesy of Ronaldo as he stabs the ball home from six yards out after Mendes does well at the back post to steer Fernandes' cross into his path with a fine header.
7' Ronaldo probes on the counter and finds space in the Luxembourg box, only to lose out under pressure to Chanot.
6' BLOCK! Thill comes off his right wing and combines with Sinani before firing at goal on his left foot, but his effort is charged down. Rodrigues latches on to the rebound and fires wide of the target.
4' Bernardo Silva turns in the final third and looks for the offload to Fernandes that is intercepted by Martins Pereira.
2' Bernardo Silva tries to release Mendes down the left flank, but Chanot reads the danger and clears into touch with a sliding intervention.
1' We're under way in this European Championship qualifying clash.
Portugal have won 17 out of the 19 meetings between the two sides, last losing to Luxembourg in 1961.
Portugal have made three changes to their side that beat Liechtenstein in their last outing. Silva comes into the back three alongside Danilo and Dias. Martinez also rotates his wing-backs as Raphael Guerreiro makes way for Mendes on the left, while Dalot replaces Cancelo on the right. Ronaldo and Joao Felix continue to lead the line.
Luxembourg have made three changes to their side that drew against Slovakia last time out. Jans and Martins come into the back four as Bohnert and Borges drop of the side. Olesen also makes way as Thill gets the nod in the final third.
PORTUGAL SUBS: Diogo Leite, Goncalo Ramos, Jose Sa, Vitinha, Rafael Leao, Otavio, Joao Mario, Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo, Diogo Jota, Celton Biai, Matheus.
PORTUGAL (3-5-2): Rui Patricio; Danilo Pereira, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva; Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Bernardo Silva, Nuno Mendes; Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo.
LUXEMBOURG (4-4-2): Anthony Moris; Laurent Jans, Marvin Martins, Maxime Chanot, Michael Pinto; Danel Sinani, Christopher Martins Pereira, Lars Gerson, Leandro Barreiro Martins; Vincent Thill, Gerson Rodrigues.
Portugal brushed aside Liechtenstein in their first match of Group J qualifying and will be out to make it two wins out of two tonight under Roberto Martinez. The Selecao were clinical in front of goal in Martinez's first game, although they arguably missed out on the chance to put a more emphatic scoreline on the board in their 4-0 triumph. Portugal cannot take Luxembourg lightly, but Martinez's team have enough firepower to walk out with a comfortable victory.
Luxembourg began their qualifying campaign on the road with a solid goalless draw on the road against Slovakia. Luc Holtz's men will now look to build on their valuable point, although the standard of competition is raised with the visit of Portugal to the Stade de Luxembourg. They are unbeaten in their last six matches, but Holtz and his team will have to be flawless across the pitch to secure a positive result tonight.
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