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Bruno Fernandes had a disappointing game for Portugal against Hungary(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nAs Cristiano Ronaldo smashed another record, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes had a night to forget as Portugal conceded a last-minute equaliser in World Cup qualifying<\/p>\n
07:56, 15 Oct 2025Updated 08:17, 15 Oct 2025<\/p>\n
Bruno Fernandes had a disappointing game for Portugal against Hungary(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Portuguese media have raised concerns about the condition of Bruno Fernandes<\/a> after the Manchester United<\/a> star picked up a ban in Portugal\u2019s draw with Hungary. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a> setting a new record for World Cup qualifying goals,<\/a> the Group F leaders\u2019 hopes of sealing a spot at next year\u2019s tournament with two games to spare were dashed by an added-time leveller from Liverpool<\/a>\u2019s Dominik Szoboszlai in a 2-2 draw.<\/p>\n Ronaldo had earlier scored twice to become the highest ever goalscorer in World Cup qualifiers on 41, overtaking Guatemala striker Carlos Ruiz, who bagged 39 qualifying goals in his career. But as Ronaldo was fated for another incredible milestone, it was a night to forget for Fernandes, who picked up a booking, ruling him out of Portugal\u2019s penultimate qualifier against Ireland in Dublin, before being substituted on 62 minutes.<\/p>\n Local media were not impressed by Fernandes, with Renascenca <\/a>saying that he, along with Manchester City<\/a>\u2019s Bernardo Silva, showed some \u201cphysical fatigue,\u201d which is not what Ruben Amorim<\/a> will want to hear ahead of United\u2019s showdown at Liverpool on Sunday.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, A Bola <\/a>gave him a rating of 6\/10, saying he had little influence on the game. They commented: \u201cHe hit the post once in the second half, but that was perhaps the only time he managed to find space in the central corridor. For this reason, he often appeared close to the line, especially on the left, but without gaining any influence.\u201d<\/p>\n The rest of the team received marks of between five and seven, apart from Ronaldo, who got 8\/10. Fernandes felt Portugal were guilty of allowing the game to become too stretched after he had gone off.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks yet another record after more Portugal heroics<\/a>READ MORE: When is the 2026 World Cup draw? Who could England play?<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking afterwards, <\/a>he said: \u201cWe entered their game in the last 30 minutes, a transitional game, and we opened up the field a lot. We were controlling the game well, pinning them back and creating opportunities. Suddenly, we started to enter that transitional game that didn\u2019t benefit us.<\/p>\n \u201cOur strength is possessing the ball, pinning teams back. Even if it\u2019s difficult to find the goal, as it was against Ireland [Portugal won 1-0 with a late winner], it\u2019s always better to possess the ball, create our own opportunities than to open up the field, playing a game of attacking transitions, which ended up being beneficial for them.<\/p>\n \u201cHungary is very strong on set pieces, transitions and second balls. With space, they can create danger, and that’s what happened. We also have to give credit to what they did.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite the setback, qualifying should still be a formality for Portugal, who lead second-placed Hungary by five points with two games left.<\/p>\n Fernandes added: \u201cIf we go to the World Cup, we’ll still be favourites, like all the teams that will be there, because they’ll all have a chance to win the World Cup, regardless of their level of prominence.<\/p>\n \u201cOur goal is to qualify first, and then we’ll think about the World Cup. But this doesn’t affect what we can do as a team. Every game serves as a learning experience for the next, whether you win or lose.<\/p>\n \u201cWe played against a team with a very low block, and it was difficult to find space to finish, but we were able to win the game and we have to do it again to reach the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community <\/a>and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Portugal's](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Portugal-v-Republic-of-Ireland-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-European-Qualifiers-Group-F-Jose-Alvalade-S.jpg\")
Fernandes was booked against both Ireland and Hungary, ruling him out of Portugal’s next qualifier(Image: PA)<\/p>\n![\"Cristiano](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_GettyImages-2240663241.jpg\")
Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new World Cup qualifying goals record (Image: Luis Loureiro\/Eurasia Sport Images\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\")
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