Gonçalo Ramos: "Winners don't always start well, we'll believe in that"

Gonçalo Ramos was another voice from the Portuguese camp to analyze the match after the final whistle. The PSG forward lamented that the national team didn't immediately push for more goals after opening the scoring early, ultimately paying the price later in the game.

 "The truth is, we started the game well, scored a goal very early, but I think we ended up relaxing somewhat and didn't push for a second and third goal, as we should have. We also faced a good team, but that's no excuse. We know that in a competition like this, we can't relax or get comfortable with a one-goal lead, or even two. With the quality we possess, we need to aim for two or three goals, a truly comfortable advantage, and only then try to manage the game, because a one-goal lead is never comfortable. Especially in a competition like this, where every team can cause damage, and a goal can come from any play, set piece, or rebound," Ramos began, speaking to Sport TV.

"Martínez primarily asked me to play behind Cristiano, and also to help defend in midfield. But towards the end, the game became more open, which isn't the type of game we want to play because it leaves us more exposed. That kind of game probably suits other teams more, as they can hurt us at any moment or play. We want a game where we have total control, and in the final stages, it wasn't beneficial, and I, coming on, didn't get the opportunities I wanted," he added, admitting that it "wasn't the start" Portugal would have liked. "But we're here, the competition is long, and usually, those who win don't start well; we'll believe in that..." he concluded.

Regarding the possibility of playing more alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, he stated that it was a question for Roberto Martínez.

"We are prepared for any formation, we are here to help and to help Portugal, that's the most important thing," he concluded.