Portugal clinched a narrow Nations League victory over Wales, with João Félix's first-half strike proving to be the difference. The Al-Nassr forward scored from the edge of the box, beating Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward after a pass from Nuno Mendes and a deflection off Wales captain Ben Davies.
Cristiano Ronaldo, making his first appearance in Lisbon since last October, started the match but endured a frustrating evening. The 41-year-old missed several chances, including a close-range opportunity in the second half, and had a goal disallowed for offside. Ronaldo was substituted in the 67th minute to a universal ovation, except from the Wales supporters.
Despite the defeat, Wales showed resilience. Brennan Johnson hit the crossbar, and Rúben Dias made a crucial block to deny Lewis Koumas, indicating that Wales could have snatched an equaliser. Craig Bellamy's squad, missing key players like Harry Wilson and Karl Darlow due to injury, will likely take confidence from their performance against a strong Portuguese side.