Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to lead Portugal in a thrilling semi-final clash against Germany. With his experience and passion, fans are excited to see if the legendary forward can guide his team to another big victory on the stage.
Portugal Gears Up for Big Clash Against Germany
Portugal is getting ready to play a huge match against Germany in the UEFA Nations League semi-final on June 4. The team has officially announced its 27-man squad, and the big news is that Cristiano Ronaldo will be part of it. There were earlier doubts about Ronaldo’s fitness, but coach Roberto Martinez confirmed that the star forward is fully fit and ready to play.
Ronaldo Is Fit and Focused
There were rumors that Ronaldo might miss the semi-final due to an injury, as he missed Al Nassr’s last three matches in the Saudi Pro League. Some fans were worried he might not be ready for international duty. However, Portugal’s coach quickly ended those worries.
“Cristiano has no fitness problems. He is ready to play,” said Martinez.
The 40-year-old football legend is still proving his worth at the top level. Though his contract with Al Nassr is set to end on June 30, and he hasn’t signed a new one yet, Ronaldo remains focused on helping his national team succeed.
Portugal’s Strong and Talented Squad
Coach Roberto Martinez is confident about the team’s chances. He said Portugal has a lot of quality and options in every position.
“We are among the top four teams in Europe. We want to win the Nations League and also prepare well for the 2026 World Cup,” Martinez added.
Portugal’s squad is filled with both experienced stars and rising talents. Four of their players will also be part of the Champions League final, which Martinez says is a good sign of how strong the Portuguese team is.
One exciting addition is Rodrigo Mora, a young striker from FC Porto, who has received his first national team call-up.
“Rodrigo is a special player. I’ve watched him from the Under-17 team. He’s made a strong impact,” Martinez shared.
PSG’s Portuguese Stars Impress
The coach also praised the Portuguese players at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The club has four key Portuguese stars – Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Gonzalo Ramos, and Joao Neves – who are all included in Portugal’s squad.
Martinez said,
“I enjoyed PSG’s football this season. But what I enjoyed even more was watching our Portuguese players grow and perform at such a high level.”
Portugal’s Full 27-Man Squad
Here is the full list of players called up for the match against Germany:
Goalkeepers:
- Diogo Costa (FC Porto)
- Rui Silva (Sporting CP)
- Jose Sa (Wolves)
Defenders:
- Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
- Nelson Semedo (Wolves)
- Nuno Mendes (PSG)
- Nuno Tavares (Lazio)
- Gonzalo Inacio (Sporting CP)
- Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
- Antonio Silva (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 (AC Milan)
Forwards:
- Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP)
- Francisco Conceicao (Juventus)
- Pedro Neto (Chelsea)
- Rodrigo Mora (FC Porto)
- Rafael Leao (AC Milan)
- Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
- Gonzalo Ramos (PSG)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
Final Thoughts
With Ronaldo fit and ready, and a strong squad full of talented players, Portugal fans have plenty to be excited about. The team is looking sharp and focused on their semi-final battle against Germany, and they also have one eye on building a powerful side for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
