Fernandes scores and assists for Portugal again

Fernandes scores and assists in emphatic Portugal win

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes starred once more for Portugal on Monday, as the Selecao eclipsed Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Euro 2024 qualifier.

Roberto Martinez's side had already qualified for Euro 2024 during the previous international break in October, but were no less fierce, taking the lead after just five minutes through a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty.

Ronaldo added his second 15 minutes later, chipping Joao Felix's intricate pass over Ibrahim Sehic to double the lead.

Mere moments after the second goal, Fernandes made it three by controlling Goncalo Inacio's through ball with his chest before hitting an unstoppable volley into the top corner from inside the box.

The United captain then turned provider for a sublime Joao Cancelo finish, cutting it to the edge of the box for the Barcelona man to curl into the top corner.

Cancelo's club team-mate Joao Felix made it five with a well-taken goal on the stroke of half-time, and the Selecao were in cruise control.

The second half was less pulsating, as the visitors controlled possession and eased their foot off the accelerator somewhat. Bruno was replaced after 79 minutes.

As well as Bruno's brilliance, his club team-mate Dalot was crucial to Portugal's clean sheet was a constant danger down the right-hand side.

Another impressive performance from our Portuguese duo, ahead of their return to Manchester.

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