Jorge Jesus, the national team of Portugal, reacted to the victory of the team of quinas (1-0) against Wales, in statements to RTP News after the final whistle of the Alvalade Stadium.
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24/09/2026
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Better result than the exhibit?: “I liked the result and the display. The result is important, because it is the basis of the analysis. Even if I didn't win, I'd be analyzing our defensive organization. The team managed to hold the victory defensively. It was important not to suffer goals, because we got closer to victory. There are players who know how to do better, but the idea of playing – for the first game – we were fine.”
Wales Surprised: “What I said is that we played against a strong opponent physically. Then we can't play away from the ball carrier. I asked the team to gather more. We thought the opponent would play in 4-3, which played us a little. Then we realized that they were like us, in 4-4-2, and we adjusted.”
Christian’s Replacement: “Ronald’s departure was the game he dictated. It was 25 minutes away and we needed a fresh player to condition the exit, something Gonçalo Ramos gives us. He may not have Christian’s technique offensively, but I am satisfied with the team.”