Nations League

Spain v Denmark LIVE from 20:45

Cristiano Ronaldo

(Bild: AFP)

Spain and Portugal have followed up in the Nations League! The European champions ran out 1-0 winners at home to Denmark on Saturday evening, while their Iberian neighbors won 3-1 in Poland. Cristiano Ronaldo also got on the scoresheet in Portugal's victory with his 133rd international goal.

In other League A matches, Serbia beat Switzerland 2:0 (1:0) and Croatia defeated Scotland 2:1 (1:1).

Zubimendi volley from 17 meters surprised Schmeichel
The Spaniards claimed a well-deserved victory in Murcia in the duel for first place in the group. Alvaro Morata and Lamine Yamal came close to scoring before Spain's young star had the lead at his feet shortly before the break. Ideally placed, Yamal missed the target alone in front of Kasper Schmeichel. "La Roja" continued to search vehemently for success after the break, with little or nothing coming from the Danes, who were under heavy pressure in defense. After a cross, Mikel Merino went into aerial combat with Victor Nelsson, and Martin Zubimendi's subsequent volley from 17 meters (79') took Schmeichel by surprise. After a lengthy VAR check due to a possible offside, the goal counted.

An own goal from Nico Elvedi (45.+1) shortly before the break put Serbia on course, and captain Aleksandar Mitrovic (61) added to his tally. The "Nati" missed the chance to score from the penalty spot. Breel Embolo was denied by Serbia goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic (72'). Next Tuesday, the Spaniards will face the Serbs again in front of a home crowd, having held the European champions to a 0-0 draw in the Nations League opener. Switzerland, who are still without points, will host Denmark.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 133rd international goal
Portugal were able to rely on their experienced players in Warsaw. Bernardo Silva (26) opened the scoring before Ronaldo (37) was able to show off his famous goal celebration again. Rafael Leao set off on a solo run from the halfway line, passed two Poles and hit the bar, the 39-year-old scoring in his 215th appearance for Portugal. At the other end, Robert Lewandowski was unable to really make his mark. Ronaldo's impressive day's work came to an end after just over an hour of play. Poland pulled a goal back through Piotr Zielinski (78'), but an own goal by Jan Bednarek (88') was the late decider.