The UEFA Nations League has reached the most exciting stage, as we’re about to enjoy four spectacles in prospect. Thursday night is the perfect time for the quarter-final first-leg ties, with each and every one of those fixtures being a true candy for us football fans.One of those four will see Denmark face Portugal, and the Scandinavian tactician started some mind games ahead of the clash, targeting who else than Cristiano Ronaldo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8789835##The 40-year-old is still Portugal’s biggest and brightest star, and Brian Riemer seems fully aware of this by targeting CR7 by saying “he’s not the player he used to be”.”He’s a player who has evolved. He’s not the same anymore, but he has great strengths. He also has a kicking technique that few others possess. But he’s not the only one on the team. We also have to shut down Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leao, so it’s not that easy,” the coach stated.👋🏼 🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/ofv3Qa6rlX— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) March 19, 2025 Riemer is well aware of the levels of quality of the Portuguese national team: “For me, it’s a world-class team. If you have a little knowledge of football, there are great players in every position. They have a lot of talent and quality, and when you finish in the last eight, it doesn’t matter who you face because all the teams have great qualities. We know they’re favourites, and we assume the role of underdog.”##EDITORS_CHOICE##Riemer added that the Danish national team is ready to fight Portugal at the Parken Stadion. Their goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel, is looking forward to this spectacle. “It will be difficult, but there are no easy games anymore. We’re looking forward to it, and it will be a great experience. We have every reason to be optimistic,” explained Schmeichel.UEFA NATIONS LEAGUELeague A playoffs – Quarter-finalsThursday22:45: (3.60) Croatia (3.40) France (2.10)22:45: (3.30) Denmark (3.30) Portugal (2.25)22:45: (2.80) Italy (3.15) Germany (2.65)22:45: (3.15) Netherlands (3.35) Spain (2.30)League A/B relegation playoffsThursday20:00: (1.80) Turkey (3.50) Hungary (4.70)22:45: (1.80) Austria (3.60) Serbia (5.10)22:45: (1.98) Greece (3.40) Scotland (4.00)22:45: (4.40) Ukraine (3.50) Belgium (1.85)League B/C relegation playoffsThursday20:00: (3.45) Armenia (3.30) Georgia (2.05)22:45: (3.00) Bulgaria (3.00) R.Ireland (2.40)22:45: (2.20) Kosovo* (3.20) Iceland (3.20)22:45: (2.15) Slovakia (3.20) Slovenia (3.30)***odds are subject to change***
