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Ronaldo absence didn't change Portugal but winning is easier with best in the world, says Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes says Portugal did not change their playing style to compensate for Cristiano Ronaldo's absence against Sweden, but he admits the 3-0 win would have been even easier had "the best in the world" been able to play.

Ronaldo was unable to feature in Wednesday's Nations League match in Lisbon after he tested positive for Covid-19 and went into isolation.

But Fernando Santos' men coped well without him, as Bernardo Silva gave them the lead when Diogo Jota found him in a dangerous position.

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Jota went on to score two of his own to ensure Portugal remain top of their group, level on points with France.