Analysis The numbers behind the result
Portugal clinical in defeat of wastefully dominant Norway
Portugal's 2-1 victory slightly flattered them on the balance of play, with Norway generating 1.6 xG to Portugal's 1.2, but Roberto Martinez's side maximised their moments. Despite being outpossessed 62%-38% and outshot 22-12 (16-7 in the box), Portugal converted two of their four shots on target through João Félix (17') and Gonçalo Ramos (54'), while Erling Haaland's equaliser (51') was one of only six Norwegian shots to test Diogo Costa.
The hosts' territorial dominance (7 corners to 2 and 12 free kicks to 8) masked poor decision-making in the final third, with 9 shots off target and 7 blocked. Portugal's defensive discipline (6 yellow cards) disrupted Norway's rhythm, while their attacking efficiency proved decisive - their two goals came from just 0.9 xG combined, showing superior finishing. The telling stat was Portugal converting 50% of their shots on target compared to Norway's 16.7%, despite creating fewer clear chances (1.2 xG to 1.6).