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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes performed all 90 minutes as he led Portugal to a shocking 5-2 win towards Sweden on Thursday evening.
The pleasant match was held at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques as nationwide groups in Europe purpose to step up their preparations forward of Euro 2024 in the summertime.
Fernandes began in a midfield trio additionally consisting of Manchester Metropolis’s Matheus Nunes and Fulham’s Joao Palhinha.
The United skipper registered a purpose and an help.
His purpose was a easy tap-in into the again of an empty web after Nelson Semedo served up the ball to him on a silver platter with the goalkeeper already overwhelmed.
Fernandes’ strike gave the Selecao a three-goal benefit simply earlier than the break.
After the interval, he then registered an help for Bruma’s purpose within the 57th minute.
The playmaker had 73 whole touches of the ball through the time he was on the pitch for his nationwide aspect. He tried to search out his teammates with 59 passes and was profitable 49 instances, managing a move accuracy of 83%. Two of his passes have been key passes.
Fernandes tried to ping six lengthy balls and ship 4 crosses. He discovered his meant goal with three of his lengthy ball makes an attempt. Simply considered one of his crosses was profitable.
He created one large probability.
The 29-year-old accomplished the one dribble he launched into. He delved into 5 floor duels and got here out on high on three events.
He put in a single clearance and made twice as many tackles.
(Stats obtained from Sofascore)
Fernandes will undoubtedly be seeking to choose up the place he left off when Portugal face off towards Slovenia on Tuesday in yet one more pleasant encounter.
