Portugal announce squad for UEFA Nations League semi-final; Cristiano Ronaldo called up

The Selecao will face Germany in the semi-final of the competition.

Portugal are preparing for the 2025 UEFA Nations League semi-finals, and Cristiano Ronaldo is leading the charge. The renowned forward is back in the spotlight, contributing firepower and expertise to a team ready to leave their imprint.

Rising stars and seasoned veterans make up the team’s roster, and they are all intent on winning this crucial competition. As the team gets ready to take on the best in Europe, with CR7 at the centre of the action, expectations are high.

The top national teams will compete fiercely for continental glory in the finals. Portugal eliminated Denmark in the playoffs and finished top in Group A1 with an unbeaten record.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s eagerly awaited comeback to the national team has been marked by the formal announcement of Portugal’s roster for the Nations League final four by coach Roberto Martínez.

El Bicho’s arrival provides crucial expertise and leadership as the team gets ready to play Germany following an outstanding campaign in which Portugal won Group A1 without a loss.

Portugal maintained their success throughout the competition, winning four games and drawing two to take first place in their group. They defeated Denmark in the playoffs, which gave them even more confidence before the semi-final game against Germany.

Portugal announce squad for UEFA Nations League semi-final against Germany

Goalkeepers  – Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Rui Silva (Sporting CP) and José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Defenders  – Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Nelson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Nuno Tavares (SS Lazio), Goncalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), António Silva (SL Benfica); Renato Veiga (Juventus);

Midfielders  – Joao Palhinha (Bayern Munich), Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting CP), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Joao Felix (Milan AC);

Forwards  – Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea FC), Rodrigo Mora (FC Porto), Rafael Leão (Milan AC), Diogo Jota (Liverpool FC), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr). 

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