Spain advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League after defeating Portugal 1-0 on Tuesday evening. SLInt MORE:
The Selecao made three changes from their big win over Czech Republic, as Joao Cancelo, Diogo Jota and Nuno Mendes were recalled La Roja, meanwhile, shuffled the side that lost to Switzerland, with the likes of Koke, Rodri, Carlos Soler and Alvaro Morata brought back.
That pattern of play, however, carved out the best chances for Portugal on the break, as Jota had a big chance to break the deadlock on 33 minutes after evading two markers in the box but his strike was bravely parried over the crossbar by goalkeeper Unai Simon. Portugal were quick off the blocks from the half-time break as Cristiano Ronaldo had a good chance after a through ball by Jota but his close-range shot was smothered by Simon.
Santos' men continued to open up La Roja on their attacks as Ruben Dias came close to breaking the deadlock 20 minutes before time with a cracking strike from a set-piece routine that beat Simon but was blocked over the crossbar by Dani Carvajal.
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