Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 in first match without Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen in their first Nations League match without Cristiano Ronaldo.

João Cancelo opened the scoring for Portugal in the 13th minute, but Mikkel Damsgaard equalised for the hosts ten minutes later.

Gonçalo Ramos restored Portugal's lead in the 25th minute after finishing from Bruno Fernandes' pass.

Denmark levelled again early in the second half through Rasmus Højlund, but Portugal responded through Vitinha, who headed home in the 67th minute.

João Félix then sealed the victory three minutes from time after finishing off a quick counter-attack.

The result gives Portugal three wins from three matches in the Nations League and keeps them top of their group with nine points.

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent after leaving the Portugal camp ahead of the match. The 41-year-old had been left on the bench during the previous 2-1 win over Norway before departing the squad.