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Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Norway in the UEFA Nations League, with goals from Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo remained on the bench for the duration of the match under new coach Jorge Jesus.
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The transition of the Portuguese national team's tactical approach and the reduced role of veteran stars is a major narrative in European football.
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Portugal laid down a marker without Cristiano Ronaldo, who spent the full 90 minutes on the bench. Away to World Cup quarter-finalists Norway in the Nations League, Portugal won 2-1 (1-0). The title holders, now under new national coach Jorge Jesus, answered the equaliser from Norway star striker Erling Haaland to make it two wins from two.
Joao Felix struck first again after doing the same in Jesus's successful debut against Wales (17). Goncalo Ramos, brought into the starting line-up for Ronaldo, scored Portugal's second (54). Haaland had pulled Norway level only moments earlier (51).
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