The Danish average Morten Hjulland recalled the goal he scored for Sporting at the Braga Municipal Stadium at Ruben Amorim's farewell and praised Rui Borges.
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13/11/2026
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O danish average Morten Hjulland today recalled the goal he scored for Sporting at the Braga Municipal Stadium at the farewell of Ruben Amorim dos ‘leões’, in the I Football League, and left praise to Rui Borges.
On 10 November 2024, on the 11th day, the Danish international, returning to the Bracarense stadium to face Portugal for Denmark, on the fifth day of the A4 Group of the League of Nations, scored the second goal of the 4-2 victory of Sporting, which was losing by 2-0 at the break, in Ruben Amorim's last game before leaving for Manchester United.
“It’s a very special place for me, I remember the game we won at Ruben Amorim’s farewell and at the time we were champions. It is a special stadium, its architecture, and with a great atmosphere, and this was one of the most special games in Sporting ", he recalled, during the press conference preview of the game between the two selections.
Currently at Atlético de Madrid, Hjulland, 27 years old, who lined up three seasons at Sporting and became ‘captain’ of the ‘lions’, left a word to Rui Borges, who recently left the technical command of the sports team.
“In the Champions League they are very well and I hope they can turn the situation around in the championship. We must respect the work that Mister Rui [Borges] and his staff have done. They won two trophies at a very difficult time, with many changes. Last season didn't go well, but it's not just your responsibility, it's mine and the other players'. We played great games in the Champions League last season and have my respect ", said.
On Saturday’s game, he admitted that the home defeat “hurt” and showed the strength of Portugal.
“ We analyzed the video game, we will try to improve defensively and try to take advantage of our physical condition ", said.
Denmark, according to Group A4, with six points, and Portugal, first, with 12 and already established for the final rooms, face from 19:45 on Saturday, at the Braga Municipal Stadium, a game that will be arbitrated by Slovenian Rade Obrenovic.