Scotland vs Portugal LIVE score, UEFA Nations League: SCO 0-0 POR; Match kicks off; Ronaldo starts

McTominay is shown a yellow for a bad challenge on Fernandes. Ronaldo and Mendes stands over the freekick and give away the ball to Scotland after a failed quick restart.

Mendes with another freekick, this time from the right. He goes for goal and forces a good save from Gordon.

Freekick for Portugal on the left side of the field after Mendes is once again brought down by Christie. Mendes whips in the freekick, which goes past everyone in the box. 

Roberto Martinez is furious on the touchline after seeing Mendes brought down by Christie. The Portugal manager is asking for a yellow but the referee says no. 

Jota goes into the book for a bad challenge on Christie. 

Cancelo puts in a cross from the left with the outside of his boot. The ball is cleared away and Robertson does well to put his body on the line to block Cancelo’s rebound attempt.

A corner is played short by Portugal. But the Scottish defence does well to read the play and clear the ball away from danger.

A cross comes in from the left for Jota inside the box. He goes down claiming that he was held but the referee says no penalty.

Ronaldo gets the ball in a shooting position and takes a shot with his left from outside the box. Gordon makes a standard save to his left. 

Scotland is playing around the back but McTominay ends up giving away possession.

Huge chance for Scotland. Scotland takes a freekick early and the ball falls to Doak on the left. He lays it to Robertson who whips in a cross to the middle. McTominay has a free header but ends up shooting the ball at Costa.

A slow start to the match as Portugal passes the ball around with loud boos coming from the crowd every time Ronaldo touches the ball.

Scotland kicks off the match shooting from left to right.

The players are making their way into the Hampden Park Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal while Andy Robertson leads Scotland.

Played: 16

Portugal: 9

France: 4

Draws: 3

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UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo termed ‘unique’ by Portugal boss Martinez ahead of Scotland clash

Portugal has won all three of its games in Nations League Group A1, and three more points in Glasgow will edge it to the brink of securing qualification for March’s quarterfinals.

Costa(gk), Cancelo, Dias, Silva, Mendes, Fernandes, Palihinha, Vitinha, Conceicao, Jota, Ronaldo

Gordon(gk), Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson, Gilmour, McLean, Christie, McTominay, Doak, Adams

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez hailed his squad’s improved depth, competitiveness, and preparation following its Euro 2024 quarterfinal exit.

Portugal strolled past Poland on Saturday to maintain its perfect Nations League start and will hope to close out this international break with a positive result against struggling Scotland.

Portugal dominated Poland as Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo put the visitor 2-0 up at the break. Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski pulled a goal back, but Jan Bednarek’s own goal made it 3-1 to the visitor.

Portugal exited the European Championship in a penalty shootout defeat to France in the quarter-finals, but Martinez said its focus was now firmly on building towards the World Cup in 2026.

Portugal continues to set the pace in League A Group One with nine points, three points clear of Croatia while Scotland is languishing at the bottom with three defeats in three.

Scotland: Gordon(gk), Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson, McLean, Gilmour, Doak, McTominay, Christie, Adams

Portugal: Costa(gk) Dalot, Dias, Veiga, Mendes, Silva, R. Neves, Jota, Fernandes, Leao, Ronaldo

The Scotland vs Portugal UEFA Nations League 2024-25 match will kick off at 12:15 AM IST, on Wednesday, October 16 at the Hampden Park Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.

The match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be SonyLiv app and website.