Portugal Highlights: Bruno Fernandes in Perfect Orchestra

The title could contain all the names, but some of the most notable are: The B&B duo (Bruno and Bernardo) filled the space with art; The Gonçalos (Inacio and Ramos) opened the party and Jota, Horta and Felix made the final “encore”.

Bruno Fernandes (9) Portugal’s nine goals, on an unprecedented night in the national team’s 122-year history, would be the perfect reason to give all players a 9. But that would be unfair to those who stood out the most. Among them, he stood a few feet above the others. A conductor who never missed a note, Bruno filled the stadium with his symphonies, operas, cantatas and solos, provided three assists and scored the deserved goal himself.

Diogo Costa (8) – He spent the night celebrating goals and… little else. But there was a ‘plus’ in this equation worth highlighting: he was just a spectator when he blocked a powerful shot from Leandro Barreiro in the 62nd minute. Therefore, the 9-0 scoreline is also his, since the score is 0, and the goal was not broken.

Nelson Semedo (8) – The first part of very high power and speed, often seeming to support the attack, with sprints and drops that left the Luxembourgians’ heads in the water.

Robin Dias (8) – A little defensive work, but always well executed. This went down in defeat history with an excellent long pass for Diogo Jota to send Horta home at 6-0.

Gonzalo Inacio (9) – The goal-scoring centre-back, who opened the scoring with a header from a Bruno Fernandes pass and, in a bit of a fantasy, was sent back by the Manchester United midfielder, repeated the feat towards 4-0. His left foot helps a lot with his imbalance when starting the play.

Diogo Dalot (8) – An interesting and rare move, to take over the striker position when Danilo lowered the midfield position, almost every time Rafael Leao had the ball and shot to the left. High quality display.

Danilo (8) – He roamed, always safely and effectively, between the center back and the No.6 position, a tactical nuance that clearly follows Martinez’s finger. Always focus.

Bernardo Silva (9) – Perfect, consistent, fast and amazing combinations with Bruno Fernandes leaves the idea that they are always playing together and not with their Manchester rivals… overwhelming. she is beautiful. He provided the assist for Gonzalo Ramos’ first goal.

Diogo Jota (9) — He tried at 29 feet (on top), at 30 feet (on a bike), and at 35 feet (on beam). And he tried so hard until…it worked. aptly. He even scored two goals. Two goals full of opportunities from the spearhead.

Gonzalo Ramos (9) — In the Algarve, the boy from Olhão once again took on the task of replacing the greatest goalscorer in history (CR7), and in a magical first half, he scored two goals, the second after a brilliant move.

Rafael Liao (8) -When he catches the ball, there is an emotional reaction from people towards him, there are screams, deafening roars, and magic is expected. Fans are on the edge of their seats, watching what will come out of there. Between exciting races and elaborate dribbles, he found the line to serve Ramos, scoring his second goal.

Joao Cancelo (7) – He started the match well, which helped open spaces for others to increase their points.

Ricardo Horta (8) — Seven minutes on the field and he was already throwing the ball into the goal, doing what he was asked to do and making the score 6-0.

Joao Felix (9) — Back to the goals, sorry, to the works of art. He came in to close the score brilliantly, with a cross shot that was full of impact from the corner. 9-0! What a joy.

Ruben Neves (8) – Just in time to assist Joao Felix’s beautiful goal.

Octavio (7) — Nothing minded a few whistles and helped the party.