Portugal beat Chile 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up friendly on June 6 in Lisbon, with Cristiano Ronaldo starting the match before being substituted at halftime as the team prepares for the tournament.
Quick Facts
- Portugal defeated Chile 2-1 in the international friendly at Estádio Nacional
- Cristiano Ronaldo started the match but was replaced at the break by Gonçalo Guedes
- Guedes scored the opening goal in the 58th minute; Bruno Fernandes doubled the lead in the 75th
- The match was marred by two red card dismissals before halftime
Ronaldo had one goal disallowed for offside during his first-half performance, showing glimpses of his ability despite the substitution. His replacement, Guedes, made an immediate impact by scoring shortly after the interval from a Bruno Fernandes assist.
Fernandes capped a dominant display with a second goal in the 75th minute, though Chile pulled one back through Lucas Cepeda’s stoppage-time effort. The match turned physical when Rafael Leão was sent off for punching Chile defender Ivan Román on the stroke of halftime, with Román also receiving a straight red card.
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The friendly served as Portugal’s final preparation before their World Cup campaign begins on June 17 against Congo. Ronaldo, who will make a record-tying sixth World Cup appearance, will have one more warm-up match against Nigeria before the tournament.
Sources
- ABC News — Confirmed Portugal’s 2-1 victory, Ronaldo’s halftime substitution, and the red card incidents
- FotMob — Provided match details, goal scorers, and analysis of Ronaldo’s performance and Guedes’ impact
