Portugal maintained their perfect record in the Nations League with a 2-1 home victory over Norway at the Estádio Do Dragão, securing a spot in the quarter-finals set for March. This win comes amidst turmoil following Cristiano Ronaldo's abrupt exit from the squad last week.

Norway initially took the lead in the 36th minute with a stunning half-volley from Kristoffer Ajer, but Portugal quickly equalized two minutes later through João Cancelo's impressive strike. Gonçalo Ramos then netted the winner in the 79th minute, capitalizing on a header from João Félix that deflected off his calf.

The match was marred for Portugal by a late red card for Francisco Conceição, who received a second yellow after a cynical gesture towards the referee. Despite the absence of Ronaldo, who had a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, Portugal's performance remained strong, allowing them to extend their lead in Group A4, now six points ahead of Denmark, who defeated Wales 1-0.

After the match, coach Jorge Jesus commented on Ronaldo's potential return, stating, "If he wants to, he’ll return to the national team … we can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who’s going to decide." This victory not only solidifies Portugal's position in the tournament but also shifts focus away from the controversies surrounding their star player.

In other Nations League matches, the Netherlands took the lead in Group A2 after a 2-1 victory over Serbia, while Germany struggled to find the net in a goalless draw against Greece. Austria remains at the top of Group B3 despite a late equalizer against Kosovo.