Cristiano Ronaldo has said had no doubt that Portugal would progress to the UEFA Nations League semifinals even after missing a penalty on Sunday.
The Portugal captain saw his early spot-kick saved by Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, but his side still managed to claim a 5-2 win after extra-time in Lisbon.
The outcome saw Portugal progress 5-3 on aggregate to set up a semifinal clash with Germany.
“I felt that even after missing the penalty — [it happens] only to those who try — we would progress in the tie,” Ronaldo told reporters.
“There are games like that, there are bad days,” Ronaldo, 40, said after that defeat. “I didn’t play at all, the team didn’t play at all, but it’s part of life. I want to leave the [Lisbon’s] Alvalade Stadium with my head held high.”
Portugal left with their heads held high on Sunday with Francisco Trincão scoring a brace and Gonçalo Ramos hitting the back of the net in extra time.
Portugal, who lifted the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019, have won 20 and lost just four of their 28 games under coach Roberto Martinez.
