South Korea vs Portugal is next as Portugal are already through to the next round of the World Cup and needs just a point against South Korea to guarantee they finish top of Group H.
After wins over Ghana and Uruguay in their opening two games, Fernando Santos' side look in good shape to go deep into the knockout rounds, with Cristiano Ronaldo firing for his country despite an acrimonious exit from Manchester United on the eve of the finals.
Bruno Fernandes bagged a brace in Portugal's 2-0 win last time out, while South Korea were edged out 3-2 by Ghana in a thrilling game, which puts the Asian side at risk of elimination.
Son Heung-min is the driving force behind South Korea's chances, but the Tottenham star hasn't been fully fit and firing, with his team collecting just one point from their opening two encounters. They need to beat Portugal to have a shot at the last 16.
UEFA Nations League 2025 Semifinals: Everything you need to know about the fixtures
In this article, get to know everything about the fixtures, dates, and teams and everything you need to know about the UEFA Nations League Semifinals 2025.
France eliminated Croatia after knocking them out in a penalty shootout (5-4) to secure their spot into the semis. Their match was tied 2-2 forcing them to move on penalties.
Spain had the last laugh as they knocked out the Netherlands after winning the penalty shootout 5-4. The game was tied too at 3-3 during the extra time.
Germany was the only team to advance in regulation over the two legs against Italy. They defeated Italy on a 5-4 aggregate as they reached the semis.
Portugal got the better of Denmark as they defeated them 5-3 on aggregate with the help of Cristiano Ronaldo's 929th career goal and Fransico Trincao's late brace.
Football fans from India can watch the UEFA Nations League 2025 Semifinals match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and the Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.
Fixtures Details
The UEFA Nations League semifinals will be played over one leg on the 5th and 6th of June as the final takes place on the 8th of June. The losing sides from both matches will get to play another match for third place.
Spain vs France (6th June, 12:15 am IST)
Portugal vs Germany (5th June, 12:15 am IST)
Final Details
The final of the UEFA Nations League will take place on the 8th of June, 2025.
Portugal vs Denmark Highlights UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter finals Second Leg: Trincao's brace helped Portugal to secure their spot in the Semifinals | POR 5-2 DEN (AGG. DEN 3-5 POR)
Catch the highlights of the Portugal vs Denmark match in the UEFA Nations League 2025 at Estรกdio Josรฉ Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal.
Hello and welcome to another UEFA Nations League, tonight we will bring you all the updates of a heated clash between Portugal and Denmark in UEFA Nations League second leg at Estรกdio Josรฉ Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal.
Denmark will be in the away turf so this fixture will be difficult matchup for them. However, Denmark won previous leg with a 1-0 win over Portugal thanks to Ramus Hojlund's late winner. Despite, Diego Costa's brilliant performance Portugal failed to win the previous leg.
On the other hand, this will be a home game for Portugal. Moreover, Denmark won the previous leg, Portugal is not just to away from the game.
So, sit back and relax, as we will bring you all the updates of the Portugal vs Denmark match in UEFA Nations League. Hello, I am Swastik Debnath, and I will bring you all the updates from the webdesk.
LIVE Updates
Mar 23, 2025, 9:57 PM
Moments & Full-time verdict!
Portugal advanced in emphatic style, overcoming an early setback to defeat Denmark 5-2 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate. Despite Cristiano Ronaldoโs shocking penalty miss in the 6th minute, Portugal found their breakthrough thanks to a bit of fortune โ a Joachim Andersen own goal in the 38th minute gave them a narrow halftime lead.
Denmark came out fighting in the second half, with Rasmus Kristensenโs composed finish in the 56th minute briefly sparking hope for the Danes. But when the pressure mounted, Portugalโs stars rose to the occasion. Ronaldo redeemed himself with a 72nd-minute strike, only for Christian Eriksen to level things again just four minutes later in a dramatic exchange.
The turning point came through Francisco Trincรฃo, whose clinical finishes in the 81st and 91st minutes shattered Danish resilience. Gonรงalo Ramos sealed the victory in extra time with a composed goal in the 115th minute, ensuring Portugalโs place in the next round.
Ronaldoโs missed penalty could have defined the night โ but instead, it was Portugalโs relentless attacking depth and resilience that stole the show.
Goncalo Ramos 115th minutes POR 5-2 DEN
Francisco Trincao 91ST minute POR 4-2 DEN
Francisco Trincao 86th minute POR 3-2 DEN
Christien Eriksen 76th minute POR 2-2 DEN
Rasmus Kristiensen on 56th minute POR 1-1 DEN
Cristiano Ronaldo 72 minutes POR 2-1 DEN
Portugal's Talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in the 6th minute
Mar 23, 2025, 10:44 PM
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Mar 23, 2025, 10:26 PM
End of the match: POR 5-2 DEN (agg, POR 5-3 DEN)
Trincao's brace helped Portugal to secure their spot in the semifinal, in the semis they will face Germany.
Mar 23, 2025, 10:23 PM
120+1' | Yellow card to Vastergaard
Mar 23, 2025, 10:23 PM
End of the 120 minutes | extra 1 minutes added
Mar 23, 2025, 10:18 PM
115' | GOALLL! POR 5-2 DEN (agg. POR 5-3 DEN)
Diego Jota puts a brilliant ball into the final third to Goncalo Ramos, surely Portugal books their spot into the semi-final with this goal.
Mar 23, 2025, 10:14 PM
113' | Brilliant save by Schmeichel
Mar 23, 2025, 10:14 PM
112' | Free Kick to Denmark
Inacio commits a foul on Biereth, and the referee awards a freekick to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 10:12 PM
111' | Throw in to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 10:10 PM
108' | Free Kick to Denmark
Nelsen Semedo commits a foul on Harder, as the referee awards a free kick to Denmark.
Mar 23, 2025, 10:07 PM
106' | Second half of the Extra time begins!
Mar 23, 2025, 10:06 PM
End of the first half of the Extra Time!
PORTUGAL 4-2 DENMARK (agg. DEN 3-4 POR)
Mar 23, 2025, 10:05 PM
105+3' | Yellow card to Denmark
Andersen commits an awful foul on Goncalo Ramos, as the referee shows the yellow to Andersen.
Mar 23, 2025, 10:03 PM
105+2' | Brilliant Defending by Ruben Dias
Mar 23, 2025, 10:02 PM
105+1' | Goal Disallowed!
Diego Jota's goal disallowed, as Jota was in an offside position
Mar 23, 2025, 9:59 PM
99' | Change for Denmark
IN: Conard Harder
OUT: Patrick Dorgu
Mar 23, 2025, 9:58 PM
97' | Substitution for Portugal
IN: Ruben Neves
OUT: Vitinha
Mar 23, 2025, 9:51 PM
96' | Corner to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 9:48 PM
91' | Madnesss in Lisbon!
Francisco Trincao helps to take the lead, what a night is going for the Youngster.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:46 PM
91'| First portion of Extra time begins!
Mar 23, 2025, 9:43 PM
End of the 90 minutes | The match will move forward on extra time in Lisbon
Portugal 3-2 Denmark (agg. Denmark 3-3 Portugal)
Mar 23, 2025, 9:41 PM
90+4' | Chance for Portugal!
Diego Jota tries his luck with a power shot from outside of the box, but he fails to find the back of the net.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:39 PM
90+3' | Corner for Denamrk
Mar 23, 2025, 9:38 PM
90+2' | Change for Portugal
IN: Goncalo Ramos
OUT: Cristiano Ronaldo
Mar 23, 2025, 9:37 PM
90+1' | Brilliant defending By Inacios
Mar 23, 2025, 9:37 PM
End of 90 minutes | 4 minutes added
Mar 23, 2025, 9:33 PM
86' | Madness in Lisbon!
The game is still on, as Francisco Trincao equalizes the scoreline and aggregate too, a brilliant goal by the youngster.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:31 PM
86' | Double Subs for Denmark
IN: Christian Norgaard, Christian Eriksen
OUT: Victor Froholdt, Morten Frendrup
Mar 23, 2025, 9:30 PM
81' | Changes for Portugal
IN: Nelsen Semedo, Francisco Trincao
out: Diego Dalot, Francisco Conceiรงรฃo
Mar 23, 2025, 9:25 PM
76' | GOALLL! POR 2-2 DEN (AGG. DEN 3-2 POR)
Christian Eriksen is the savior of Denmark, as Patrick Dorgu finds Eriksen in the final third and Eriksen scores the goal.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:23 PM
73' | Double subs to Denmark
IN: Mika Biereth, Victor Kristiensen
OUT: Rasmus Hojlund, Gustav Iskasen
Mar 23, 2025, 9:20 PM
72' | GOALLLL! POR 2-1 DEN (AGG. DEN 2-2 POR)
Bruno Fernandes tried his luck with a power shot from outside of the box, but the shot struck by the post, but the rebound finds Ronaldo and he scores the equalizer.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:17 PM
70' | Free Kick to Denmark
Francisco Conceiรงรฃo commits a foul Norgaard, and the referee awards a free kick to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 9:16 PM
69' | Brilliant defending by Denish defenders
Danish defenders surely block the way to make a comeback.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:15 PM
67' | Free Kick to Denmark
Dalot commits a foul on his Manchester United team mate Rasmus Hojlund, and the referee awards a free-kick to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 9:13 PM
66' | Yellow card to Denmark
Norgaard commits an awful foul on Francisco Conceiรงรฃo, as the referee shows the yellow to Norgaard
Mar 23, 2025, 9:11 PM
64' | Substitution for Denmark
IN: Andreas Skov Olsen
OUT: Jasper Lindstrom
Mar 23, 2025, 9:09 PM
62' | Substitution for Portugal
IN: Diego Jota
OUT: Rafael Leao
Mar 23, 2025, 9:08 PM
61' | Offside!
Bernando Silva is in an offside position.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:03 PM
56' | GOALLL! POR 1-1 DEN (AGG. DEN 2-1 POR)
Eriksen puts a brilliant cross into the box from the corner flag, and Kristiensen scores the goal with a header.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:01 PM
55' | Corner to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 9:01 PM
53' | Chance for Portugal
Francisco Conceiรงรฃo tries his luck with a curler from outside of the box, but the curler takes a deflection and misses the net by an inch
Mar 23, 2025, 8:58 PM
50' | Yellow to Portugal
Ruben Dias commits a foul on Lindstrom, as the referee shows the yellow to Dias
Mar 23, 2025, 8:57 PM
50' | Yellow to Denmark
Eriksen commits a foul on Bruno, as the referee shows the yellow to Eriksen
Mar 23, 2025, 8:56 PM
49' | Chance for Denmark
Hijlumund tries his luck from outside the box, but the shot misses an inch of the net.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:55 PM
48' | Brilliant defending by Diego Dalot
Mar 23, 2025, 8:52 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 23, 2025, 8:43 PM
Half time moments!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:39 PM
End of the first half | POR 1-0 DEN (AGG. DEN 1-1 POR)
Bagud ved pausen efter portugisisk pres, hvor Schmeichel ellers har reddet straffe.
Det er slet ikke fรฆrdigt endnu - kom sรฅ, drenge!
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Mar 23, 2025, 8:35 PM
45' | Goal Disallowed!
Ronaldo's goal was disallowed by the referee, cause he is in an offside position.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:32 PM
45' | Corner to Portugal!
Brilliant in the swinging corner by Bruno in the final third, but Schmeichel somehow declines the chance.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:30 PM
43' | Offside!
Ronaldo is in an offside position.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:27 PM
38' | GOALLLL! POR 1-0 DEN (AGG. DEN 1-1 POR)
The game is still on, in Lisbon, as Denmark's marquee defender, Joachim Andersen scored in his net, terrible defending by the Denish man
Mar 23, 2025, 8:24 PM
37' | Corner to Portugal
Mar 23, 2025, 8:24 PM
36' | Chance for Portugal
Vitinha tries his luck from outside of the box, but he fails to find the back of the net, as his short misses the net by inches.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:22 PM
34' | Portugal is applying a press system on Denmark!
Roberto Martinez's managed side is applying a high-intensity press on Denmark, Is it a way to comeback?
Mar 23, 2025, 8:19 PM
30' | Brilliant defending by Vestergaard
Vestergaard surely denies the chance to level the scoreline with his sliding tackle on Cristiano.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:16 PM
29' | Portugal is looking to hold on to the ball!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:14 PM
26' | Free Kick to Denmark
Vitinha commits a foul on Hijlumund, and the referee awards the free kick to Denmark.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:13 PM
25' | Free Kick to Denmark
Francisco Conceiรงรฃo commits a foul on Dorgu, as the referee awards the free-kick to Denmark.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:10 PM
22' | Free Kick to Denmark
Inacio commits a foul on Hojlund, as the referee awards a free-kick to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 8:09 PM
21' | Denmark is pushing in to take an early lead!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:08 PM
20' | Brilliant defending by Kristiansen
Mar 23, 2025, 8:06 PM
18' | Free Kick to Denmark
Bernando Silva commits a foul on Kristiansen, as the referee awards a free kick to Denmark.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:05 PM
17' | Brilliant save by Schmeichel
Nuno Mendez puts a cross into the final third for Cristiano, but Schmeichel's full-stretched save denies the chance.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:02 PM
14' | Portugal is looking to hold on to the ball!
With Denmark keeping their defense tight, Portugal is seeking the right time to score the leveler and equalize the aggregate.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:00 PM
Moments till now
Portugal missed an early opportunity to score the equalizer, as Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:58 PM
11' | Throw in to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 7:56 PM
9'| Corner to Portugal
Mar 23, 2025, 7:54 PM
6' | Penalty missed!
Ronaldo's penalty was a terrible one, and Schmeichel comfortably saved the kick.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:52 PM
3' | Penalty to Portugal!
What a start for Portugal! Nuno Mendes crossed to Ronaldo, but Dorgu pushed Ronaldo from his back, and the referee awarded Portugal a penalty. The decision was checked by VAR, and the decision stays.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:48 PM
1'| Kick Off
The match is underway in Lisbon.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:11 PM
Strating XI: Denmark
Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Joachim Andersen, Jannik Vastergaard, Patrick Dorgu, Gustav Iskasen, Rasmus Hojlund, Rasmus Kristiensen, Christian Norgaard, Jasper Lindstrom, Morten Hijlumand.
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Mar 23, 2025, 7:08 PM
Starting XI: Portugal
Diego Costa (GK), Diego Dalot, Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Bernando Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Francisco Conceiรงรฃo, Rafel Leao, Cristiano Ronaldo
Denmark vs Portugal Highlights UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarterfinals Leg 1: Denmark clinched a victory over Portugal in the first leg thanks to Rasmus Hojlund's late goal | DEN 1-0 POR
Catch the highlights of the Denmark vs Portugal match in the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals Leg 1 at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Hello and welcome to another international football night, today we will cover the high-intense clash between Denmark and Portugal first leg of the UEFA Nations League at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Denmark will be at their home which will be their advantage. Denmark booked their spot in the quarterfinals by winning a couple of games after playing six matches. They will be looking to take advantage of their home leg itself as the second leg will be played in in Portugal.
On the other hand, Portugal will be slightly out of advantage as this is their away fixture. Although Portugal has a star-studded lineup, and they are currently on a good run of form.
This sets up an engaging match-up between two of the biggest powerhouses of European football in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarterfinals. So, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Denmark vs Portugal match from the web desk.
This Is Swastik Debnath, with the buildup, news, LIVE updates, scores, and free commentary of the Denmark vs Portugal match in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarterfinals Leg 1 match.
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Mar 20, 2025, 10:13 PM
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Mar 20, 2025, 9:59 PM
Full time verdict
Rasmus Hรธjlund proved to be the hero, breaking the deadlock in the 78th minute with a composed finish, finally beating Diego Costa, who delivered a stellar performance throughout. Costa kept Portugal in the game, including a crucial penalty save against Christian Eriksen in the 24th minute, but Denmarkโs persistence paid off.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:41 PM
Full time: DEN 1-0 POR
Denmark beat Portugal by 1-0 via Hรธjlund's 78-minute strike in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League Quarter-finals!
Bernando Silva is claiming that Dorgu committed a foul on him in the box, but the referee ordered him to keep the game on.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:38 PM
90+2' | Free Kick to Denmark
Ruben commits a foul on Mahela as the referee awards a free kick to Denmark
Mar 20, 2025, 9:36 PM
End of 90 minutes | Extra 5 minutes added
Mar 20, 2025, 9:33 PM
87' | Change for Denmark
IN: Patrick Dorgu
OUT: Gustav Isaksen
Mar 20, 2025, 9:32 PM
86' | Change for Portugal
In: Bernando Silva
Out: Joao Neves
Mar 20, 2025, 9:31 PM
86' | Substitution for Denmark
IN: Jonas Wind
OUT: Christian Eriksen
Mar 20, 2025, 9:28 PM
83' | Chance for Portugal
Ruben Neves tries his luck with a shot from outside of the box but fails to find the back of the net
Mar 20, 2025, 9:26 PM
81' | Portugal is pushing in for the equalizer!
Mar 20, 2025, 9:24 PM
78' | GOALLLLL! DEN 1-0 POR
The Super-sub Ramus Hojlund breaks the deadlock, Skov Orsen's pass into the final third but this time he finally finds the net.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:23 PM
77' | What chance for Denmark
Rasmus Hojlund's brilliant run comes to an end with a powerful shot, but fails to find back of the net
Mar 20, 2025, 9:22 PM
76' | Double subs for Portugal
In: Goncalo Inacio, Ruben Neves
OUT: Rafael Leao, Renato Veiga
Mar 20, 2025, 9:20 PM
74' | Chance for Denamrk
They are continuing to knock on the door, and this time Isaksen shot, blocked by Ruben Dias.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:18 PM
71' | Still a 0-0 between Denmark and Portugal
20 minutes remain in this game, but both teams are unable to break the deadlock.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:14 PM
68' | Changes for Denmark
IN: Rasmus Hojlund, Andreas Skov Olsen
OUT: Mika Biereth, Jasper Lindstrom
Mar 20, 2025, 9:12 PM
67' | Corner to Portugal
Mar 20, 2025, 9:11 PM
65' | Substitution for Portugal
In: Nelsen Semedo
OUT: Diego Dalot
Mar 20, 2025, 9:07 PM
61' | Chance for Portugal
Portugal misses the opportunity to score the opener, as Mendes puts a cross into the final third for Ronaldo, but he fails to find the back of the net
Mar 20, 2025, 9:06 PM
61' | Corner to Portugal
Mar 20, 2025, 9:05 PM
56' | Another yellow to Portugal!
Vitinha commits a foul on Iskasen, as the referee shows yellow to Vitinha.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:03 PM
57' | Free Kick to Denmark
Costa commits a foul on Iskasen, as the referee awards a free kick to Denmark and shows the yellow to Dalot
Mar 20, 2025, 9:00 PM
55' | Another brilliant save by Costa
Mar 20, 2025, 8:59 PM
53' | Denmark is looking to hold on to ball!
In the early in the second half, Portugal keeping their defense tight, and now Denmark is looking to hold on to the ball, waiting for the right time to attack
Mar 20, 2025, 8:56 PM
50' | Brilliant pass by Vestergaard
Vestergaard puts a lofted pass into the final third to Eriksen, but Eriksen's header comfortably save by Costa.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:50 PM
46' | Second half Begins!
DEN 0-0 POR
Mar 20, 2025, 8:36 PM
Half time moments
Diogo Costa is the main 'culprit' for this game being the only draw at half-time in the quarter-finals of the Nations League. The Portuguese goalkeeper saved a penalty against Denmark with 1.72 xG in 45 minutes.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:34 PM
Half time whistle blows! DEN 0-0 POR
Mar 20, 2025, 8:31 PM
42' | Brilliant defending by Dalot
Denmark fails to bury another chance, this time Dalot is the difference-maker, with a brilliant goal-line clearance by Dalot
Mar 20, 2025, 8:26 PM
39' | Corner to Denmark
Mar 20, 2025, 8:24 PM
36' | Brilliant save by Diego Costa
Again, Costa denies Denmark's chance with a full-stretched save.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:22 PM
34' | Chance for Portugal
Leao's cross to Neto and Neto keeps the ball into the play by a header, and the ball finds Ronaldo, but Cristiano fails to find the back of the net
Mar 20, 2025, 8:20 PM
32' | Brilliant save by Schmeichel
Veiga's shot from inside the box is looking like an opener, but Kasper's full-stretched save declines the threat.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:18 PM
31' | Corner to Portugal
Mar 20, 2025, 8:16 PM
28' | Brilliant defending by Portuguese defenders
Portuguese defenders surely decline a goal chance, as Lindstrom's dangerous looking run comes to an end with a brilliant shot by him into the box, but Portuguese defenders decline the threat
Mar 20, 2025, 8:12 PM
24' | Penalty Missed!
Portugal's goalkeeper is living in a dream night, previously he saved big chances, and this time he saved a penalty, brilliant by the goalkeeper.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:10 PM
23' | Penalty to Denmark!
Eriksen's power shot hits Vitinha's hand inside the box, and the referee awards the penalty
Mar 20, 2025, 8:09 PM
22' | Offiside!
Bruno is in an offside position.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:07 PM
21' | Portugal is looking to hold on to ball
Mar 20, 2025, 8:05 PM
18' | Corner to Denmark
Lindstrom's strike closed down by Neto, as the referee awarded a Corner to Denmark
Mar 20, 2025, 8:03 PM
15' | Free Kick to Portugal
Kristensen commits a foul on Leao as the referee awards a free kick to Portugal
Mar 20, 2025, 8:02 PM
14' | Brilliant save by Costa
Costa is standing tall in front of the goal line:
Mar 20, 2025, 8:00 PM
14' | Throw in to Denmark
Mar 20, 2025, 7:59 PM
13' | Corner to Portugal
Mar 20, 2025, 7:59 PM
12' | Portugal is pushing in for the opener!
Mar 20, 2025, 7:55 PM
8' | Brilliant Save by Schmeichel!
Schmeichel's full-stretched save declines Neto's brilliant shot from outside of the box
Mar 20, 2025, 7:54 PM
6' | Brilliant save by Diego Costa
Lindstrom tries his luck with a shot from outside of the box, But Diego Costa comfortably saves that shot.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:51 PM
3' | Brilliant save by Diego Costa
Diego Costa somehow declines Denmark's chance.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:50 PM
2' | Portugal is looking to hold on to ball!
With Denish keeping their defense tight, Portugal is looking to hold on to the ball, waiting for the right time to attack and score the opener
Diego Costa (GK), Ruben Dias, Reneto Veiga, Nuno Mendes, Diogo Dalot, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves, Rafael Leao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto
Mar 20, 2025, 6:43 PM
Starting XI: Denmark
Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Joachim Anderson, Jannik Vestergaard, Joakim Maehle, Gustav Iskasen, Christian Eriksen, Mika Biereth, Rasmus Kristensen, Christian Norgaard, Jasper Lindstrom, Morten Hjulmand
Football fans from India can watch the Denmark vs Portugal UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.
Mar 20, 2025, 5:10 PM
UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Denmark
Denmark 0-0 Switzerland (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 1)
Denmark 2-0 Serbia (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 2)
Spain 1-0 Denmark (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 3)
Switzerland 2-2 Denmark (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 4)
Denmark 1-2 Spain (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 5)
Serbia 0-0 Denmark (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 6)
Mar 20, 2025, 5:06 PM
UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Portugal
Portugal 2-1 Croatia (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 1)
Portugal 2-1 Scotland (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 2)
Poland 1-3 Portugal (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 3)
Scotland 0-0 Portugal (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 4)
Portugal 5-1 Poland (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 5)
Croatia 1-1 Portugal (UEFA Nations League 2024-25, Matchday 6)
Mar 20, 2025, 4:58 PM
Venue: Parken Stadium
Mar 20, 2025, 4:56 PM
Match Info
MATCH: Denmark vs Portugal
VENUE: Parken Stadium
COMPETITION: UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarterfinals Leg 1
Portugal announces squad for UEFA Nations League Quarter-finals: Featuring stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes
Portugal announces their squad for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, featuring stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias, and Bernando Silva along with rising stars like Joao Neves and Geovany Quenda.
Sporting CP's teenage striker Geovany Quenda has also earned a callup for the first time. Coach Roberto Martinez said about Geovany Quenda, "At 17, being in the National team shows his potential."
After a long absence, defender Ruben Dias has returned to the Portuguese national squad for its upcoming knockout tie against Denmark.
Expectedly, this list includes stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Rui Silva, Diogo Costa. On the other hand, some of the rising stars like Geovany Quenda and Joao Neves will power the squad depth for the 2019 Europa League winners.
Portugal will face Denmark in a two-legged matchup in the UEFA Nations League Quarter-finals. The first leg will be hosted in Copenhagen, and the return leg will be at home for Portugal, set to take place in Lisbon.
The first leg is scheduled to be played on March 21st, whereas the return leg will be played on March 24th, 2025.
11 players who have won the most trophies in football history
Argentine legend Lionel Messi has won the most trophies in football history (46). Here are the other 10 players who follow him on this list most successful football history.
Many great players have taken the football pitch and left the fans in awe. However, only a few players have gone on to win various trophies in their careers. In this special article, we will take a look at an elite list of players who have won the most trophies in football as a player.
But, yes, the below list only counts the major trophies won with teams and only only individual awards. We wanted to be clear with that at the start. With this list of "11 players who have won the most trophies in football history," we will able to judge which player has been a part of a winning team mostly.
Though, it is not always the case that when you win a trophy, you have a big role to play in that. But, in this list, all the players listed always had big contributions to their team's success. So, without further a due, let's checkout the list.
Top 11 players with the most trophies in football:
11. Vitor Baia (34 trophies)
Vitor Baia with the 2004 UEFA Champions League Trophy for FC Porto.
Vitor Baia spent most of his career with FC Porto except playing two years for Barcelona. Baia started his career with FC Porto in 1988 and left the club to join Barcelona in 1996.
Before retiring in 2007, he played for Barcelona in two stints and won the La Liga in 1997-98 season. His most success came his boyhood club FC Porto, where he won the Liga Portugal 10 times.
However, the biggest achievement was to win the UEFA Champions League in 2004 with the Dragons. Under the visionary eyes of Jose Mourinho, they created one of the greatest underdog success stories in European football.
In a total, Baia won 25 trophies with the Porto while adding the rest to his collection of glories for Barcelona. Unfortunately, he was not able to add any trophy while playing for Portugal.
Scottish legend Sir Kenny Dalglish is Liverpool's one of the most legendary players. Apart from playing 13 years for the Reds, he played for Celtic for 8 years at the start of his career.
For Liverpool FC, he won a club record 8 Premier League titles along with three Champions League titles. He had won 7 English Super Cups and 2 FA Cup titles as well.
While playing for Celtic, he became the Scottish Champion four times.
Di Maria kissing the FIFA World CUP 2022 Trophy | Image - Mundo Deportivo
One of the most underrated players in modern football history, Di Maria always had to shine under the shadows of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Di Maria played alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina and then shared club dressing room with Cristiano at Real Madrid.
With his latest trophy for Benfica in the Portuguese Super Cup, he now has won 35 trophies in his career. Di Maria won five Ligue 1 titles with PSG and won his only Champions League title with Real Madrid.
However, just like Lionel Messi, his international success bloomed late in his career. He won the Copa America twice in 2021 and 2024. But, his major success was to win the FIFA World Cup 2022, where he scored an important in the final.
Di Maria retired from international football after the 2024 Copa America final.
#
Achievement
Year(s)
Team
Count
1
World Cup Winner
2022
Argentina
1
2
Copa Amรฉrica Winner
23/24, 20/21
Argentina
2
3
Champions League Winner
13/14
Real Madrid
1
4
Spanish Champion
11/12
Real Madrid
1
5
French Champion
Multiple Years
Paris Saint-Germain
5
6
UEFA Supercup Winner
14/15
Real Madrid
1
7
French Cup Winner
Multiple Years
Paris Saint-Germain
4
8
Spanish Cup Winner
13/14, 10/11
Real Madrid
2
9
French League Cup Winner
Multiple Years
Paris Saint-Germain
4
10
Spanish Super Cup Winner
12/13
Real Madrid
1
11
Portuguese Champion
09/10
SL Benfica
1
12
Portuguese League Cup Winner
Multiple Years
SL Benfica
3
13
Under-20 World Cup Champion
2007
Argentina U20
1
14
CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions Winner
21/22
Argentina
1
15
French Super Cup Winner
Multiple Years
Paris Saint-Germain
5
16
Olympic Medalist
2008
Argentina Olympic Team
1
17
Portuguese Super Cup Winner
2024
SL Benfica
1
Total Titles
35
8. Cristiano Ronaldo (35 trophies)
Ronaldo with his latest trophy for Al-Nassr FC.
Arguably one of the greatest players in the history of football, Cristiano Ronaldo has 35 trophies in his cabinet at the moment. The Portuguese legend won his latest trophy for Al-Nassr FC as he helped them win the United Arab Club Champions Cup 2023.
Ronaldo, who started his club career with Sporting CP, won the Portuguese Super Cup with the club in 2003. That was the start to a historical career which gave football fans joy for over two decades.
The Portuguese legend flourished under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. He then joined Real Madrid where he won four of his five UEFA Champions League titles. Ronaldo has won a title for every club he has played for so far.
However, one of his biggest achievements as a player was to win the UEFA Euro Cup with Portugal in 2016. Beside scoring over 900 career goals, Ronaldo's success for every team is what makes him a legend.
#
Achievement
Year(s)
Club/National Team
1
European Champion
2016
Portugal
2
Champions League Winner
17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 13/14, 07/08
Real Madrid, Manchester United
3
FIFA Club World Cup Winner
2018, 2017, 2015, 2009
Real Madrid, Manchester United
4
English Champion
08/09, 07/08, 06/07
Manchester United
5
Spanish Champion
16/17, 11/12
Real Madrid
6
Italian Champion
19/20, 18/19
Juventus FC
7
UEFA Supercup Winner
17/18, 16/17, 14/15
Real Madrid
8
Winner UEFA Nations League
2019
Portugal
9
English FA Cup Winner
2004
Manchester United
10
Spanish Cup Winner
13/14, 10/11
Real Madrid
11
Italian Cup Winner
20/21
Juventus FC
12
English League Cup Winner
2009, 2006
Manchester United
13
Spanish Super Cup Winner
17/18, 12/13
Real Madrid
14
Italian Super Cup Winner
20/21, 18/19
Juventus FC
15
English Super Cup Winner
07/08
Manchester United
16
Portuguese Super Cup Winner
2003
Sporting CP
17
Arab Club Champions Cup
2023
Al-Nassr
Total Trophies
35
7. Ryan Giggs (37 trophies)
Gigs with the Champions League title for Manchester United.
Ryan Giggs played all his life for one football club; Manchester United. In his 24-year career at the club, he won a total of 37 trophies, a record for the club.
Not only that, with 13 Premier League titles, he is league's most successful player ever. With the Red Devils, he also went on to win two UEFA Champions League title.
For United, he played 963 games and has 168 goals and 265 assists, another record for United.
Busquets showing off his trophies from Treble winning season.
Sergio Busquets, the FC Barcelona and Spain legend is one of the most underrated players ever to play. The central defender was part of one of the greatest international team which won 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2010 Euros for Spain.
The former Barcelona captain won 9 La Liga titles. Not only that, he won 7 Spanish Cups and Spanish Super Cups as well for the Catalan club.
However, his biggest achievement in club football was to win three UCL titles for Barcelona. His latest trophy is the 2024 Supportersโ Shield winners with Inter Miami CF.
Maxwell won four consecutive Ligue 1 titles with PSG.
Maxwell, the Brazilian left back might be the only unknown player on this list. The defender achieved most of his success playing for PSG in France.
However, he found success with FC Barcelona as well. But, joined PSG to find more chances as well.
Maxwell's first trophy was with Cruzeiro, winning the Brazilian Cup in 2000. Soon the joined Ajax, wining two Dutch League titles.
His move to Barcelona via Inter Milan and FC Empoli saw him winning the UEFA Champions League title in 2011. But his most success came with PSG, winning the Ligue 1 four times in a row from 2013 to 2016.
Pique showing off his trophies from Treble winning season.
Another player from that legendary Spanish and Barcelona team, who features in this list. Although known for his career at FC Barcelona, Gerard Pique had success with Manchester United as well.
It might be quite revealing for many that, he played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, against whom he had some tough battles later.
Pique won 9 La Liga titles for Barcelona to go with 3 UCL titles for the club. But before reaching there he had won the Premier League and Champions League for United in the 2007-08 season.
He was also an integral part of the Spanish team which won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and UEFA Euro in 2012.
Probably the best midfielder of the modern era, Andres Iniesta with 41 trophies is the third most successful footballer ever.
Another important player of that iconic Spanish and Barcelona team, Iniesta found success early in his career. He won his first major trophy with Spain U-17 team winning the U-17 Euros in 2000. He followed that up with the U-19 Euro title next year.
His Barcelona career started in 2002 which continued till 2018. In those 17 year at Barcelona, he won 32 trophies. Post that, he joined Japanese club Viseel Kobe where he won three trophies as well.
Along with all club level success, Iniesta's greatest achievement was to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup alongside lifting the 2008 and 2012 Euro Cup. His goal in the 2010 World Cup final to hand Spain their first-ever World Cup, is regarded as one of the greatest World Cup moments.
Iniesta called it a day in 2024 after spending a year at the Emirates Club.
Dani Alves celebrating the Olympic Gold medal in Tokyo. Image | sportstar
Before Lionel Messi took over as the player with most trophies in football history, it was Dani Alves who had the record. The defender won 23 trophies in eight years at Barcelona.
Dani Alves won six La Liga and three Champions League titles with Barcelona. He then won 19 more titles while playing for Juventus, PSG, and Sao Paulo. He won domestic titles in Italy, France, Brazil and Spain as, which makes him one of the greatest of his era.
The defender won six major titles with his national team, Brazil. He started his Brazil career by winning the U-20 FIFA World Cup in 2003. Alves then won two Copa America titles in 2007 and 2019. He concluded his international career by winning the Olympic gold in 2021.
Despite the recent off-field controversies, with 43 trophies in his cabinet, Dani Alves is one of the greatest ever to play the game.
#
Achievement
Year(s)
Team
1
Copa Amรฉrica Winner
18/19, 06/07
Brazil
2
Champions League Winner
14/15, 10/11, 08/09
FC Barcelona
3
FIFA Club World Cup Winner
2016, 2012, 2010
FC Barcelona
4
Spanish Champion
15/16, 14/15, 12/13, 10/11, 09/10, 08/09
FC Barcelona
5
Italian Champion
16/17
Juventus FC
6
French Champion
18/19, 17/18
Paris Saint-Germain
7
Uefa Supercup Winner
15/16, 11/12, 09/10, 06/07
FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC
8
Uefa Cup Winner
06/07, 05/06
Sevilla FC
9
Spanish Cup Winner
15/16, 14/15, 11/12, 08/09, 06/07
FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC
10
Italian Cup Winner
16/17
Juventus FC
11
French Cup Winner
17/18
Paris Saint-Germain
12
Spanish Super Cup Winner
13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 09/10, 07/08
FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC
13
French League Cup Winner
17/18
Paris Saint-Germain
14
Confederations Cup Winner
2013, 2009
Brazil
15
Under-20 World Cup Champion
2003
Brazil U20
16
French Super Cup Winner
17/18
Paris Saint-Germain
17
Olympic Medalist
2021
Brazil Olympic Team
18.
Copa do Nordeste
2002
Bahia
19.
Campeonato Paulista
2021
Sรฃo Paulo
Total Titles
43
1. Lionel Messi (46 trophies)
Messi celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2022 victory.
Leo Messi is the player with the most trophies in football history. With his latest triumph at the 2024 Supportersโ Shield winners, the magician from Argentina won his 46th trophy in his career.
Messi won back-to-back four international trophies with Argentina within three years. He won the Copa America 2021 and then went on to win the Finalissima 2022. Then he capped off his greatest achievement by winning FIFA World Cup 2022.
The Argentine maestro has also won the Olympic Gold Medal with his country in 2008. His latest international success came in Copa America 2024.
In club football history, Messi is the most successful player with 41 club trophies to his name. He started his career with his boyhood club Barcelona and played 18 seasons for the club, scoring a record 672 goals.
The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner won four Champions League titles with Barcelona. Alongside European success, he won 10 La Liga titles as well, most for Barcelona. He has also won Spanish Cup seven times.
After his great stint at Barcelona, Messi went to the French League to play for PSG. However, he was unable to bring the UCL to the French giant, he won the French League with them. In addition, he won the French Super Cup for the season 2022-23 with PSG.
#
Achievement
Year(s)
Team
Count
1
World Cup Winner
2022
Argentina
1
2
Copa Amรฉrica Winner
23/24, 20/21
Argentina
2
3
Champions League Winner
Multiple Years
FC Barcelona
4
4
FIFA Club World Cup Winner
Multiple Years
FC Barcelona
3
5
Spanish Champion
Multiple Years
FC Barcelona
10
6
French Champion
22/23, 21/22
Paris Saint-Germain
2
7
UEFA Supercup Winner
Multiple Years
FC Barcelona
3
8
Spanish Cup Winner
Multiple Years
FC Barcelona
7
9
Spanish Super Cup Winner
Multiple Years
FC Barcelona
8
10
Supporters' Shield Winner
23/24
Inter Miami CF
1
11
Leagues Cup Winner
2023
Inter Miami CF
1
12
Under-20 World Cup Champion
2005
Argentina U20
1
13
CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions Winner
21/22
Argentina
1
14
French Super Cup Winner
22/23
Paris Saint-Germain
1
15
Olympic Medalist
2008
Argentina Olympic Team
1
Total Titles
46
Note: Debangshu Biswas first wrote this article and then got updated by Koushik Biswas. Stats are taken from Transfermakrt.com and accurate as of 19-01-2025