Denmark v Portugal: Confirmed lineups with Ronaldo absent for Nations League clash

Denmark will host Portugal at Parken Stadium on October 1, 2026, in their third group-stage match of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League; the starting lineups have been confirmed and Cristiano Ronaldo is missing from Portugal’s selection. Khel Now published the pre-match updates ahead of the fixture.

Denmark opened their Nations League campaign with a defeat to Erling Haaland’s Norway before responding with a 2-0 victory over Wales in their second group game. In that win the hosts controlled the match from the start and built constant pressure on their opponents. Head coach Brian Riemer's side will seek a similar performance at home, with Parken Stadium cited as an advantage.

Portugal have begun the competition with back-to-back wins as they attempt to defend their Nations League title, defeating Wales in their opener and then taking down Norway. The side have conceded only one goal in the tournament so far. The report notes that the new head coach made changes to the squad in the previous match and that playing away from home could present a challenge despite the quality of Portugal’s players.

Gustav Isaksen, 25, was the sole goalscorer for Denmark in the victory over Wales and was particularly prominent on the right flank. His performance on the right wing was described as noticeable in the match summary. Isaksen will once again be looking to step up his game and put in top efforts so that he can help the hosts stand a chance against Selecao das Quinas.

Joao Felix has scored in both of Portugal’s last two games and was credited with a strong work rate in the final third. The forward’s recent contributions were highlighted in the pre-match coverage. The Al Nassr forward has been described as one of the most consistent players in the Portuguese squad.

The meeting at Parken Stadium represents both teams’ third group-stage fixture in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League.