Portugal internationals delivered strong performances for their clubs across Europe, with João Cancelo scoring for Barcelona in the Champions League. The full-back played the full 90 minutes and found the net in a 4-1 win over Galatasaray on Tuesday, 13 October.
This club form aligns with a positive spell for the national team, which is on a four-game winning streak, most recently a 2-1 victory over Norway on 4 October.
Premier League and Champions League contributions
In the Premier League, Pedro Neto provided an assist in Chelsea's 5-1 rout of Bournemouth, while Rúben Dias started in Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool. For Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot were starters in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham, both receiving a booking. Days later in the Champions League, Dalot played the full match and Fernandes was substituted in the 80th minute of a 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid.
Highlights from other leagues
In France, Vitinha and João Neves of Paris Saint-Germain featured in a 3-1 victory over Le Mans. Villarreal's Renato Veiga started and was booked in a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid, then played another full 90 minutes in a 3-1 Champions League win over Napoli.
These displays underline the depth available to the national team manager, with players regularly active in Europe's top competitions. The full squad list for the next gathering will be on our squad page. The team's strong run of form, which also includes a 4-2 win in Denmark on 1 October, sets a positive tone for the return to action in November.
