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Denmark 0-1 Portugal: Hojlund's Strike Denies Ronaldo's Side In Nations League QF Leg 1

Rasmus Hojlund turned super sub as he scored the winner after coming off the bench to help Denmark take a 1-0 lead in the quarterfinal of the UEFA Nations League 2024-25. The first leg was a goalless affair until Hojlund struck in the 78th minute and then celebrated in the style of Cristiano Ronaldo who could not find the target in the game.

UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Rasmus Hojlund
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates after scoring their first goal of the game during the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Brian Reimer
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark coach Brian Reimer reacts after the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Irfan Peljto
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Referee Irfan Peljto talks to Denmark's Christian Norgaard, left, and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, second from left, reacts during the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo lies on the pitch during the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Jesper Lindstroem
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Jesper Lindstroem drives the ball during the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Christian Eriksen
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Christian Eriksen reacts after missing a penalty kick during the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Diogo Costa
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo speak during the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Denmark vs Portugal: Gustav Isaksen
UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg: Denmark vs Portugal | Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix 2025/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Gustav Isaksen, right, and Portugal's Nuno Mendes fight for the ball during the UEFA Nations League playoff match, League A, between Denmark and Portugal, at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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