Portugal defeated Armenia 5-0, giving Jose Martinez’s side a perfect start in their World Cup qualifiers.
Joao Cancelo reached the byline and lifted a precise cross onto Felix’s head, who had little issue breaking the deadlock, giving Portugal the lead after ten minutes.
With his 139th goal for his country, Ronaldo pushed past his marker to meet a cross from close range after 21 minutes, doubling the lead and highlighting Portugal’s lead.
After 32 minutes, Cancelo scored Portugal’s third goal off Felix’s cutback, extending the thrashing.
Twelve Manchester United players left for international duty this week, including Bruno Fernandes, when the Premier League was paused.
Diogo Dalot had to return to Manchester after picking up a muscle injury in Portugal’s training.
Bruno Fernandes played the full 90 minutes in his natural 10 position.
Now, the Portuguese press has reacted to his performance.
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Portuguese outlet O Jogo gave Bruno Fernandes a rating of 6 out of 10.
They stated, “He distributed some dangerous passes on the edge of the opponent’s area in the first half and helped manage possession in the second half.”
Bruno Fernandes scored the winning penalty in United’s 3-2 win against Burnley at home.
A lot of speculation was around Fernandes’ future this summer.
The Middle East showed a great deal of interest in the 29-year-old Portuguese midfielder, with Al Hilal apparently prepared to offer him a contract worth millions of dollars annually in an effort to entice him away from Old Trafford.
The Manchester United captain is committed to playing at the top level.
Manchester United fans, many of whom had grown worried that the team’s greatest players would be lured away by lucrative offers overseas, was happy to hear this decision.
