This is why Ronaldo did not participate in the Portugal vs. Norway match

- The Portugal national team won against the Norway national team with a score of two to one, at the latter's stadium, on Sunday, as part of the second round of the UEFA Nations League. The Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo did not participate in the match, sitting on the bench despite being fit.

In statements reported by "TNT Sports", Jorge Jesus, the coach of the Portugal national team, spoke about Ronaldo's absence: "He did not participate, I was thinking of bringing him in, maybe for half an hour, but the course of the match dictated other matters, I felt that the time was not right to bring him in." He added: "It was a tactical decision, I did not think it was the perfect moment, I needed a player with different characteristics, but that does not mean he is out of options, on the contrary."

Jesus continued: "There are still two matches remaining, but that was not to protect him physically, because he was in a condition that allowed him to play as long as I wanted, maybe he will play against Denmark." He added: "I had already agreed with him to play the last half hour, but the match did not require that, Gonçalo Ramos was playing well, and he scored a goal, then another goal was disallowed for him, I felt it was not the right time to take Ramos out."

The 72-year-old coach explained: "As the match continued, the time was no longer right for Chris to come in, but it was time for another player to help maintain balance and secure the result." Jorge Jesus confirmed: "He (Ronaldo) was given the same opportunity as others, everything was equal, when I feel he needs to play, he will play, just like the others."

Cristiano's teammates are at the top of Group D (League A) in the current edition of the UEFA Nations League, with 6 points.