Cristiano Ronaldo started giving, and his teammates reciprocated (Portugal's Player Ratings)

DIOGO COSTA (6) — Alert to controlling the depth from the start. He didn't have much work, but he also wouldn't have stood a chance if Ganiev's goal had counted. He comfortably saved a good shot from Fayzullaev in the 52nd minute.

JOÃO CANCELO (7) — Provided one assist, which could have been two if Ronaldo had connected better with his shot in first-half stoppage time. He was the initial key to unlocking the game, showing good understanding with Neto. In the 29th minute, he was saved by VAR after a risky play under pressure from Fayzullaev. He was substituted at halftime as part of Martínez's management.

RÚBEN DIAS (6) — A quiet afternoon for the central defender, who possesses the most commanding presence among the squad. His leadership was calm, even when he instructed Ronaldo on positioning for an opponent's set-piece.

RENATO VEIGA (5) — The most unsettled player in the defense, though his errors didn't lead to major consequences for the national team. He made mistakes in passing, an area where the Villarreal defender is clearly not a specialist. He received a yellow card for a late tackle on Ganiev.

NUNO MENDES (7) — Not yet the devastating Nuno Mendes on his flank, but he's getting there. He's growing physically, and the amount of time he spent on the field this time was a great sign. He scored a good direct free-kick (17'), after having already tried to assist Ronaldo (4'). In the second half, he almost created a fifth goal, attempting to set up the captain again, despite other players being better positioned to finish at the far post.

VITINHA (6) — Displayed his usual quality in tempo management, though he wasn't always able to drive forward in attack. He's played many games already this season, and fatigue might be showing a bit at this stage. With Bruno playing as a number 10, Vitinha operated a bit further from the box. However, he didn't drop as deep, close to the center-backs, as he sometimes does.

JOÃO NEVES (7) — As part of the midfield duo, he had the freedom to push into the opposition's box. In one of the first plays, he found Bruno Fernandes, whose shot went wide after a deflection off an Uzbek player. A collection of tackles, cover-ups, and passes that broke the press followed, justifying the cliché that seems almost inevitable when he's on the field: he simply doesn't know how to play poorly.

PEDRO NETO (7) — A good understanding with Cancelo on the right flank bore fruit with the first goal, and their combinations launched two or three more attacking transitions that deserved a better finish. Martínez decided to withdraw them at halftime.

CRISTIANO RONALDO (8) — Scored two excellent goals, driven by a desire to respond to all the criticism he's faced. He cut through the fragile opposing defense like a hot knife through butter for the first goal, moving unmarked to finish at the near post. Then, he cleverly stayed onside after Bruno Fernandes' magic to break free and slot home for the 3-0, definitively surpassing Eusébio as the top scorer in major tournament final stages. For the 2-0, he allowed logic to prevail, letting Nuno Mendes convert the free-kick, thereby opening the door for a strong collective performance where he finally led the line effectively. He had three more excellent opportunities in the second half but wasn't as clinical. Now, the challenge is to maintain this form. It's not enough to say he's back; he needs to truly be back and stay that way until the end.

JOÃO FÉLIX (7) — Not everything came off for him, but he made it clear that if he continues to be selected, he can be very important to the campaign. He showed excellent dynamism with Bruno Fernandes and Ronaldo, also opening up the flank for Nuno Mendes. He provided the dose of creativity the team needed. Influential in Khusanov's own goal.

NÉLSON SEMEDO (7) — Confident and it showed. He maintained Portugal's width on the right, even though Francisco Conceição almost always opted for individual duels instead of allowing his full-back to reach the byline. He assisted Leão's goal.

FRANCISCO CONCEIÇÃO (6) — Played primarily to maintain rhythm and keep the Uzbek defense on their toes. He didn't create many significant imbalances.

TRINCÃO (5) — Did not enter the game well. Few truly impactful actions.

BERNARDO SILVA (6) — Keeping possession is easy for someone of his quality. He came on to manage João Neves's workload, but it could have been Vitinha.

RAFAEL LEÃO (7) — In his first play, he beat an opponent but had a clumsy touch on the ball. In his second, he found the top corner. A stunning goal.