Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in Oslo on Sunday in a UEFA Nations League match, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winning goal after starting in place of Cristiano Ronaldo, according to multiple outlets.
The result gave Portugal back-to-back victories to open their defense of the Nations League title, following a 1-0 win over Wales on Thursday in Group A4, according to Arab News and Yahoo Sports.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, was named among the substitutes for the match, the first time since a Nations League game against Scotland in September 2024, and did not enter the pitch, according to Arab News and Yahoo Sports.
Yahoo Sports reported that manager Jorge Jesus is looking to manage Ronaldo's minutes across an expanded international break.
Arab News noted that Jesus's team responded well following a loss to Spain in the World Cup last-16.
How each side covered it
Left
- Al Jazeera English reported Ramos started for Ronaldo and scored the winner in Portugal's 2-1 win.
- The Mirror focused on how to watch the match, including TV channel and kick-off time.
“Ramos fires holders Portugal to 2-1 Nations League win in Norway” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- Arab News and Yahoo Sports reported Portugal's 2-1 win extended their Nations League title defense to two victories.
- Both outlets noted Ronaldo was named a substitute for the first time since September 2024.
- Arab News linked the win to Portugal's response after a World Cup last-16 loss to Spain.
- Yahoo Sports reported manager Jorge Jesus is managing Ronaldo's minutes during an expanded international break.
“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 defense by beating Norway 2-1 in Oslo on Sunday.” — Arab News
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Portugal vs Norway match?
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in Oslo on Sunday in a UEFA Nations League match, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winning goal after starting in place of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Why didn't Cristiano Ronaldo start for Portugal?
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, was named among the substitutes, the first time since a September 2024 Nations League game against Scotland, and did not play, according to Arab News and Yahoo Sports.
What was Portugal's recent form before this match?
Portugal had beaten Wales 1-0 on Thursday in Group A4 and were coming off a loss to Spain in the World Cup last-16, according to Arab News.
What did left- and center-leaning outlets focus on in their coverage?
Left-leaning outlets highlighted Ramos's winning goal and practical viewing details, while center-leaning outlets emphasized Portugal's Nations League title defense and Ronaldo's substitute role.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningNorway vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo, Haaland, teams, form
- The MirrorLeft-leaningHow to watch Norway vs Portugal - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
- Arab NewsCenterRamos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway
- The Straits TimesCenterRamos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway
- Yahoo SportsCenterPortugal wrap up preparations for Norway clash