PORTUGAL PLAYER RATING: Bruno Fernandes is full of energy; Ronaldo is evolving to help his teammates benefit

Portugal secured qualification for the round of 16 at Euro 2024 with a confident and dominant display against a frazzled and frustrated Turkey.

Rafael Leao and Nuno Mendes combined on the left to set up Bernardo Silva’s first European Championship goal before a calamitous back pass from Samet Akaydin doubled Portugal’s lead before half-time.

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Cristiano Ronaldo then came to the party in the second half with a fine run in behind to break the offside trap. He received the pass, took the ball into the box then slotted it across to Bruno Fernandes for Portugal’s third.

But how did each player perform? Here are player ratings:

Diogo Costa – 6

A quiet and comfortable evening for the Portuguese goalkeeper, just how he likes it.

Joao Cancelo – 5

Bernardo Silva led the way as Portugal swept past Turkey.

Keen to get forward on the right wing and aid Portugal’s attackers left him vulnerable defensively and should have been punished early in the game.

Ruben Dias – 6

A confident and energetic partner for 41-year-old Pepe. Cool in possession and composed during Turkey’s rare forays up the pitch.

Pepe – 7

Pepe’s sliding tackle dispossesses Orkun Kokcu.

Covered the back line brilliantly and read Turkey’s plays with seeming foresight. Timed a slide tackle on Orkun Kokcu perfectly in the first half to turn over the ball which led to the opening goal.

Nuno Mendes – 7

Linked up wonderfully with Rafael Leao on the left and made an underlapping run which provided the assist for the first goal.

Vitinha – 6

Quietly went about his job in midfield moving the ball on and keeping Portugal in the ascendancy.

Joao Palhinha – 7

Roberto Martinez brought him into the line-up to provide extra stability to the midfield. Did his job tidily in transition and was a willing runner to get back in aid of the defence despite only playing 45 minutes.

Bruno Fernandes – 8

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Looked energetic and keen throughout the first half picking out enterprising passes. Scored a tap-in after the break to secure the points.

Bernardo Silva – 9

Bernardo Silva opens the scoring for Portgual.

Scored his first major tournament goal after arriving at the back post to turn home a cutback from Nuno Mendes. Passing was accurate, pressing was intense, a near perfect display from the Man City forward.

Cristiano Ronaldo – 8

Had three good chances to score inside the opening 10 minutes and looked as though today wouldn’t be his day. Unselfishly supplied the assist for Fernandes’ goal.

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Ronaldo accepts drifting to the sideline to receive the ball, crossing inside, turning his back to make a wall, or simply moving to attract people, creating space for his teammates around him to run into the penalty area.

Rafael Leao – 7

Sharp, speedy and determined to drive the team forward. A consistent threat on the left wing and formed a superb partnership with Nuno Mendes before being taken off at half-time after collecting a yellow card.

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