The national team lost to Spain 0-1. Portugal's team was unable to pressure in advanced areas of the field, making only 4 defensive actions in the opponent's midfield.
This had an impact on the final result, with Spain creating more scoring opportunities, reaching 1.8 Expected Goals (xG), while the Portuguese did not exceed 0.6.
The last win of the national team was against Croatia, 2-1, on July 2, 2026.
The national team will face Wales at home on September 24, 2026.
The lack of pressure and Diogo Costa's saves were some of the most important facts of the defeat to Spain. Portugal's team needs to improve pressure in advanced areas of the field to create more scoring opportunities.
The defeat to Spain was a setback for the national team, but the team still has chances to recover. The national team needs to focus on the next game and improve pressure in advanced areas of the field.
The last defeat does not define the national team, which still has a long way to go. The national team has a recent record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in the last 5 games, and is on a 2-game winning streak.
