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Cristiano Ronaldo watched from the substitutes’ bench as Portugal secured a 2–1 victory over Norway, with coach Jorge Jesus explaining why the veteran forward was not introduced during the match.
Ronaldo was included among the substitutes for the encounter but remained unused as Portugal completed the game without their captain on the pitch.
Jesus said the decision was not connected to an injury or fitness concern. Instead, the coach explained that the circumstances of the game influenced his decision to stick with the players already on the field.
Gonçalo Ramos was given the responsibility of leading Portugal’s attack and made a decisive contribution by scoring the goal that sealed the victory.
The result strengthened Portugal’s position in the competition, while Ronaldo’s absence became one of the major talking points following the match.
