Mission accomplished for the European champion: already qualified for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations at kick-off, Spain, defending champion, ensured Friday to finish first in its group by going impose (2-1) against Denmark, by Brian Riemer, in Copenhagen.
Despite the absences of several key players (Rodri, Carvajal, Lamine Yamal, Le Normand, etc.), La Roja held its place and is now certain to finish at the top of group 4 with 13 points, thanks to a new mastered collective performance, despite the reduction of the Danish score by Gustav Isaksen at the end of the match (84th, 2-1).
Established in the center-forward position, Villarreal striker Ayoze Pérez shone with an assist for Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal (15th, 1-0) and a nice goal in the second half (58th, 2- 0).
Denmark (7 points) and Serbia (5) will compete for 2nd place.
Double for Ronaldo
Portugal qualified for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations by knocking out Poland (5-1) including a double from Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday in Porto. The Pole resisted until their end of the game before collapsing Leao (59th), Ronaldo (72nd from a penalty and 87th from a spectacular retro), Fernandes (80th) and Neto (83rd) piled up for the greatest pleasure of Roberto Martinez. Marczuk (88th) saved the honor of the Poles who remain in the race for the quarter-finals.
With the defeat of Croatia in Scotland (1-0), the Seleçao is assured of finishing in first place in group 1 of League A (13 points), even before concluding this group stage during its trip to Croatia (7 pts) Monday. Scotland and Poland, who have 4 points, can still claim 2nd place.
Belgium
