# Portugal edges Wales in Nations League opener

> Portugal's narrow 1-0 win over Wales sets stage for Ronaldo reunion hopes
- Title: Portugal edges Wales in Nations League opener · BBC Sport
- Summary: Portugal's narrow 1-0 win over Wales sets stage for Ronaldo reunion hopes Wales' Craig Bellamy wants more from his side after narrow loss to Portugal
- Keywords: portugal, wales, nations league, cristiano ronaldo, jorge jesus, craig bellamy, wales men's football team, portugal national team, sports, edges, Nations, League
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c63eqkdnvkq8o
- Published: 2026-09-24T22:28:33.851+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: portugal, wales, nations league, cristiano ronaldo, jorge jesus, craig bellamy, wales men's football team, portugal national team, sports
## Portugal wins narrow 1-0
Joao Felix's deflected strike secured victory for Portugal in Lisbon after Cristiano Ronaldo's effort was ruled out by VAR.

> It was a difficult game for us. We had to suffer a lot.
## Bellamy: Team needs more
Wales' Craig Bellamy admitted his injury-hit side struggled but wants more from his team after the narrow loss.

> We could have done more with the ball but I'm beyond proud as well.
## Ronaldo's 234th cap
Cristiano Ronaldo earned his 234th international cap in the match, missing a goal disallowed for offside.
## Bellamy eyes Ronaldo reunion
Bellamy hopes to face Ronaldo again in November's return match after the 41-year-old was substituted midway through the second half.

> Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of all generations, not just this generation.
## Wales' injury list
Wales' squad is missing Harry Wilson, Karl Darlow, Dylan Lawlor, Joe Rodon, and Nathan Broadhead due to injury.
## Key takeaway

Wales' Craig Bellamy wants more from his side after narrow loss to Portugal