Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio concedes they “did not have a great game, but got what we wanted” from the 0-0 with Italy.
The Selecao would be sure of a place in the Nations League Final Four with a point at San Siro and that is what they came for, leaving the Azzurri the majority of the possession.
“It was a difficult game, even more difficult than in Lisbon,” Rui Patricio said of that 1-0 win in September.
Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio concedes they “did not have a great game, but got what we wanted” from the 0-0 with Italy.
The Selecao would be sure of a place in the Nations League Final Four with a point at San Siro and that is what they came for, leaving the Azzurri the majority of the possession.
“It was a difficult game, even more difficult than in Lisbon,” Rui Patricio said of that 1-0 win in September.
“Italy pressed very well and we had difficulties in getting hold of the ball. But we fought for a result that gives us access to the next stage and we succeeded.
“We did not have a great game, but we got what we wanted.”
Portugal are now guaranteed top spot in the group even before their final game against Poland on Tuesday.