Ramos fires holders Portugal to 2-1 Nations League win in Norway
Goncalo Ramos starts in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scores the winner for Portugal in Oslo.
Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the winner, as Portugal made it back-to-back victories to start their UEFA Nations League title defence by beating Norway 2-1 in Oslo on Sunday.
Jorge Jesus’s men have responded well to their tame World Cup last-16 loss to Spain, having also beaten Wales 1-0 in Group A4 on Thursday.
The 41-year-old Ronaldo was named among the substitutes for the first time for Portugal since a Nations League game against Scotland in September 2024, and did not get onto the pitch as Jesus looks to manage his minutes across an expanded international break.
Costa foiled the Norway talisman again 10 minutes before half-time as the goalkeeper made an excellent stop from Haaland’s downward header.