Ramos fires holders Portugal to 2-1 Nations League win in Norway
Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in a UEFA Nations League match in Oslo, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winning goal. Cristiano Ronaldo was benched for the match as part of a strategy to manage his playing time.
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Goncalo Ramos starts in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scores the winner for Portugal in Oslo.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway [Paulo Novais/EPA] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 27 Sep 2026 27 Sep 2026 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 defence by beating Norway 2-1 in Oslo on Sunday.
Jorge Jesus’s men have responded well to their tame World Cup last-16 loss to Spain, having also beaten Wales 1-0 in Group A4 on Thursday.
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