Cristiano Ronaldo substituted: Jorge Jesus wanted Gonçalo Ramos for a specific mission – La Nouvelle Tribune

Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted by Gonçalo Ramos in Portugal's 1-0 victory over Wales in the Nations League, at the 67th minute, to increase defensive pressure. Jorge Jesus explained that the tactical change aimed to bring in a quick player capable of pressing the Welsh defenders, as Ronaldo was no longer able to perform this defensive role. Prior to the match, Jesus stated that performance, not Ronaldo's past achievements or Ballon d'Or awards, would influence his selection. Ronaldo had several scoring opportunities before being replaced, but the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.