Yahoo Sports Portugal vs Scotland LIVE! Nations League result, match stream and latest updates today
Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1 to continue their strong start to the Nations League on Sunday.
After Bruno Fernandes had fired in Portugal's equaliser, Ronaldo pounced in the 88th minute for his 901st career goal.
Scotland were given hope of a first win against Portugal since 1980 as they were given a shock early lead with Scott McTominay's bullet header in the seventh minute.
The visitors repelled a Portuguese barrage before halftime but Fernandes finally got Portugal's equaliser with a well-struck 54th-minute shot from the edge of the area that Scotland keeper Angus Gunn could not keep out.
Ronaldo, who came on for the second half, hit the post late on with a header but made no mistake when he got on the end of a low Nuno Mendes cross.
Portugal lead Group A1 with six points after they also beat Croatia in their opening match. Scotland have suffered two defeats, both of them to late goals.
Portugal vs Scotland latest news
Ronaldo scores 901st career goal as Portugal break Scottish hearts
Ronaldo scores 901st career goal as Portugal break Scottish hearts
21:43 , Jonathan Gorrie
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winner as Portugal came from behind to beat Scotland in the Nations League.
FT: Portugal 2-1 Scotland
21:41 , Jonathan Gorrie
It’s over! Ronaldo again proves the difference for Portugal.
GOAL! Portugal 2-1 Scotland | Cristiano Ronaldo '87
21:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
87 mins: GOAL!
It was coming! Cristiano Ronaldo scores the 901st goal of his stunning career with a tap in following a brilliant cross Mendes!
Portugal 1-1 Scotland
21:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
84 mins: Wave after wave of Portuguese attacks now.
Portugal 1-1 Scotland
21:28 , Jonathan Gorrie
81 mins: Another HUGE stop from Gunn!
Ronaldo then hits the post with a header! It’s all kicking off now!
Portugal 1-1 Scotland
21:24 , Jonathan Gorrie
77 mins: Great stop from Gunn.
Ronaldo with a lovely little backheel for Felix to run onto but the Scotland ‘keeper sweeps the danger away.
Portugal 1-1 Scotland
21:11 , Jonathan Gorrie
64 mins: Scotland want a penalty after a shot appears to hit Mendes on the arm! Would have been harsh...
Portugal 1-1 Scotland
21:07 , Jonathan Gorrie
The equaliser...
Portugal 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 🇵🇹
Man Utd midfielder Bruno Fernandes pulls Portugal level but should Scotland's keeper Angus Gunn have done better? #PORSCO pic.twitter.com/n1Cainy6jT— ITV Football (@itvfootball) September 8, 2024
GOAL! Portugal 1-1 Scotland | Bruno Fernandes '53
21:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
53 mins: GOAL!
Portugal are level! Fernandes tries his luck from range and it squirms past Gunn despite him getting a hand to it!
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:58 , Jonathan Gorrie
50 mins: First involvement for Ronaldo but McKenna forces him to shoot wide.
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:51 , Jonathan Gorrie
And Ronaldo on at the break!
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:51 , Jonathan Gorrie
Back underway!
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
A look at Scotland’s goal!
GOAL! 🏴
Scott McTominay heads Scotland in front after an excellent delivery from Kenny McLean 👏#PORSCO pic.twitter.com/6erH0vyke4— ITV Football (@itvfootball) September 8, 2024
HT: Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:35 , Jonathan Gorrie
McTominay’s header the difference so far!
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
43 mins: Portugal are huffing and puffing a lot but aren’t creating too many clear cut chances.
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:29 , Jonathan Gorrie
40 mins: Dykes has been everywhere for Scotland tonight. He’s been a real outlet.
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:24 , Jonathan Gorrie
35 mins: Home fans are not particularly happy. They seem to think Scotland are trying to run the clock down...
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:18 , Jonathan Gorrie
30 mins: Another big save from Gunn to deny Jota with a clever header.
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:18 , Jonathan Gorrie
29 mins: Still, for the defending Scotland are having to do, they have looked dangerous on the counter at times.
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:14 , Jonathan Gorrie
25 mins; Neto and Leao are causing all manner of problems down the wings but Scotland are so far just holding out.
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:08 , Jonathan Gorrie
19 mins: HUGE save from Angus Gunn!
The Scotland ‘keeper gets down low and meets Leao’s shot with a really strong hand.
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
20:03 , Jonathan Gorrie
14 mins: Scotland look spooked after scoring. They’re sitting far too deep now.
Portugal 0-1 Scotland
19:58 , Jonathan Gorrie
09 mins: Leao goes for an instant response but fires into the side netting.
GOAL! Portugal 0-1 Scotland | Scott McTominay '06
19:55 , Jonathan Gorrie
06 mins: GOAL!
A brilliantly well worked goal from Scotland! Robertson back to McLean, who swings in a lovely cross and McTominay powers in a header at the back post!
Portugal 0-0 Scotland
19:53 , Jonathan Gorrie
05 mins: Nice little start from Scotland, who are forcing a few corners - albeit the hosts deal with them fairly easily.
Portugal 0-0 Scotland
19:48 , Jonathan Gorrie
Kick-off!
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Scotland’s main man tonight...
Game face 🔛#PORSCO pic.twitter.com/Mwzpww0pEA
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) September 8, 2024
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19:02 , Jonathan Gorrie
Soaking up the atmosphere!
Out for a look around 👀 #PORSCO pic.twitter.com/rQEs4kHtxr
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) September 8, 2024
Portugal vs Scotland
19:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for Portugal!
He’s never scored against Scotland, so will no doubt be keen to get on...
Confirmed Scotland lineup
18:49 , Jonathan Gorrie
Scotland XI: Gunn; Ralston, Hanley, McKenna, Robertson; Gilmour, McLean, Christie; McTominay, Dykes
Subs: McCracken, Clark, Shankland, Doig, Barron, Porteous, Souttar, Doak, Morgan, Conway, Gauld, Johnston
Confirmed Portugal lineup
18:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Portugal XI: Costa; Semedo, Dias, Silva, Mendes; Palhinha, Fernandes, Silva; Neto, Jota, Leao
Subs: Sa, Silva, Dalot, Ronaldo, Gonclaves, Felix, Veiga, Santos, Neves, Trincao, Neves, Quenda
Portugal vs Scotland
18:41 , Jonathan Gorrie
The Portugal players arrive!
𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗚𝗔́𝗠𝗢𝗦! 👋😁 #PartilhaAPaixão | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/JhSCfSjYXi
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) September 8, 2024
Portugal vs Scotland
17:58 , Jonathan Gorrie
A look inside tonight’s venue!
Hoje #PartilhaAPaixão! 📸🏟️ #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/QtrEylmQbo
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) September 8, 2024
Portugal vs Scotland: Latest Nations League odds today
17:38 , Jonathan Gorrie
Portugal to win: 1/5
Draw: 5/1
Scotland to win: 13/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Portugal vs Scotland: Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:27 , Jonathan Gorrie
Scotland have not beaten Portugal since a thumping 4-1 win at Euro 1980, losing four of the last six meetings with two draws.
These sides have only met twice so far this century and since 1993, Portugal winning a friendly encounter 2-0 in rainy Braga back in 2002 thanks to a Pauleta brace before running out 3-1 victors at Hampden in October 2018.
Portugal wins: 8
Draws: 3
Scotland wins: 4
Portugal vs Scotland: Nations League prediction today
17:19 , Jonathan Gorrie
It’s difficult to see how an out-of-form Scotland team on such a poor run and low on confidence stops this star-studded Portugal side away from home, particularly if Ronaldo is in full flow once again.
A comfortable victory for the hosts likely beckons in Lisbon then, leaving Clarke with much to ponder ahead of further games against Croatia and Portugal in October and after such a disappointing showing at Euro 2024.
Portugal to win, 2-0.
Scotland team news vs Portugal
17:18 , Jonathan Gorrie
Torino striker Che Adams withdrew from the Scotland squad ahead of the game against Poland, along with Celtic duo James Forrest and Greg Taylor and Kilmarnock goalkeeper Robby McCrorie.
Dundee’s Jon McCracken was called up instead, with Rangers midfielder Connor Barron also added to the squad along with Sassuolo’s Josh Doig. Lyndon Dykes returned to the fold after injury along with Ryan Gauld and Ben Doak, who both made their senior international debuts off the bench at Hampden.
Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney remains sidelined with the hamstring injury he suffered at the Euros, while Celtic captain Callum McGregor last month retired from international football. Free agents Stuart Armstrong, Liam Cooper and Ryan Jack were among the other omissions from Steve Clarke’s squad.
Portugal team news vs Scotland
17:17 , Jonathan Gorrie
Captain Ronaldo is again expected to start for the hosts under Roberto Martinez, while Nelson Semedo and Joao Neves could both get the nod from the off after beginning the Croatia game on the bench.
Goncalo Ramos is among Portugal’s absentees due to injury, while veteran defender Pepe has now retired from football altogether aged 41.
Portugal vs Scotland: TV channel and live stream for Nations League today
17:16 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s match will be broadcast live and free to air on ITV4. Coverage starts at 7:30pm.
Live stream: Fans will also be able to watch on a free live stream online via the ITVX website or app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Welcome
16:49 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Portugal’s Nations League clash with Scotland tonight.
Kick-off from the Estadio da Luz is at 7.45pm BST.
