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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes performed the total 90 minutes to steer Portugal to a formidable 5-2 win towards Sweden on Thursday night time.
The pleasant match was held on the Estadio D. Afonso Henriques as Europe's nationwide groups intention to step up their preparations forward of Euro 2024 in the summertime.
Fernandes began in a midfield trio that additionally included Manchester Metropolis's Matheus Nunes and Fulham's Joao Palhinha.
The United captain recorded one aim and one help.
His aim was a easy tap-in into the again of an empty internet, when Nelson Semedo handed him the ball on a silver platter regardless of having already overwhelmed the goalkeeper.
Fernandes' strike gave the Seleção a three-goal lead simply earlier than the break.
After halftime, he recorded an help for Bruma's aim within the 57th minute.
Whereas the playmaker was on the pitch for his nationwide staff, he touched the ball a complete of 73 instances. He tried to search out his teammates with 59 passes and was profitable 49 instances, with a move accuracy of 83%. Two of his passes had been key passes.
Fernandes tried to ping six lengthy balls and ship 4 crosses. He discovered his desired goal together with his three lengthy ball makes an attempt. Solely one among his crosses was profitable.
He created a giant likelihood.
The 29-year-old accomplished a dribble that he had began. He participated in 5 floor duels and got here out on high on three events.
He made one clearance and made double tackles.
(Knowledge sourced from Sofascore)
Fernandes will undoubtedly be trying to proceed the place he left off when Portugal face Slovenia in one other pleasant on Tuesday.