There's still Gonçalo Ramos' contribution in Portugal's 2-1 win over Norway in the fourth matchday of the Nations League. The Milan striker, now a regular starter after Cristiano Ronaldo's absence, takes the scene and drags Jorge Jesus' side into Group 4 of League A.

The Portuguese fly to the top of the table with a full 12 points out of 12 and a +6 advantage over Denmark, securing qualification to the quarter‑finals with two matchdays to spare thanks to the third consecutive brace of the Rossonero centre‑forward.

Once again decisive, Ramos scored in the 79th minute with a left‑footed diagonal the decisive 2-1 goal, completing the comeback started in the first half by Cancelo just two minutes after Norway's lead by Ajer at 36'. The win was sealed until the final whistle, despite finishing with ten men after Juventus winger Conceição was sent off for protest.

Performance analysis

Even in a match poor in playable balls, Ramos showed the cynicism of a great striker. The expected‑goals figure (0.86 xG) was concentrated in two big chances, both created with his left foot: the first in open play, well saved by the opponent goalkeeper, and the second turned into the winning net.

A cross arrived after tactical instructions from Jesus, who during the match asked him to limit his movements across the field to occupy the penalty area with more stability. Before that, the Milanist's game was characterized by great work of sacrifice: 26 balls touched, 14 passes completed out of 19, 1 key pass and 6 high‑intensity runs.

Completing his performance were also a defensive contribution with a tackle, a recovered ball and 2 aerial duels won out of 5 total.

National team pause to be highlighted

Thus ends a break for the national teams where Ramos was the absolute protagonist, returning to Milan with a haul of 3 goals, 1 assist and quarter‑final qualification in his pocket. A performance that certifies his centrality in the new course of the Seleção and gives the striker a fundamental confidence boost ahead of his return to the Rossoneri for a crucial October month.