Portugal's 4-2 win over Denmark on Thursday showed no signs of being affected by Ronaldo's departure, with the team maintaining their perfect record in the UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo, the top scorer in the history of men's international soccer, left the squad on Wednesday after Jesus said he would start on the bench for a second straight game.
Jesus believes his squad is united behind him, saying "There's nothing that should stop the group from being with me." He also stated that the things that happen don't separate the group, and they won't separate us. The team's improvement under Jesus' leadership has been evident, with AC Milan striker Gonçalo Ramos repaying his coach's faith by assisting on João Cancelo's opener and then scoring his second goal in two games.
The squad's backing for Jesus was echoed by midfielder Vitinha, who scored Portugal's decisive third goal before João Félix sealed the win late. Portugal will look to maintain their momentum when they host Norway on Sunday.
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