Portugal defeated Finland 4-2 with Bruno Fernandes scoring two goals as Portugal comfortably beat Finland in a preparation match.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came off the bench to score a brace and lead Portugal to a 4-2 victory over Finland in a friendly match in Lisbon. The win marked a positive start to Portugal’s preparations for Euro 2024.

Portugal took the lead in the 17th minute when Ruben Dias headed in a corner from Vitinha. Diogo Jota then converted a penalty just before halftime to make it 2-0 to Portugal.

Fernandes made an immediate impact after coming on as a substitute in the second half, scoring a stunning long-range strike to extend Portugal’s lead to 3-0. However, Finland mounted a late comeback with veteran striker Teemu Pukki scoring twice to bring the scoreline to 3-2.

Portugal secured the victory in the 84th minute when Fernandes found the back of the net again, this time assisted by Francisco Conceicao. Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed the match, is expected to return to the squad for the next game against Ireland.

Despite the win, Portugal will be disappointed with the defensive errors that allowed Finland to get back into the game. They will need to address these issues before the start of the tournament.

Francisco Conceicao was named the Player of the Match for his impressive performance on the right wing. The young Porto player showcased his skills and looks set to be a key player for Portugal in Euro 2024.

In terms of player ratings, Fernandes received a rating of 8 for his impactful performance off the bench. Other standout performers for Portugal included Cancelo, Silva, Dias, and Vitinha, who all received ratings of 7 or 8.

For Finland, Pukki was the standout player, scoring two brilliant goals to give his team a chance of a comeback. He received a rating of 8 for his performance.

Overall, Portugal will be pleased with the win but will need to tighten up defensively in order to compete at the highest level in Euro 2024.