Portugal secured a convincing 4-2 victory over Finland in a Euro 2024 friendly warm-up, with Bruno Fernandes delivering a stellar performance, scoring twice to guide his team to victory.The match saw early domination from Portugal, who took the lead just before halftime. Diogo Jota, the Liverpool forward, converted a penalty coolly after 21-year-old Francisco Conceicao was fouled by Finland's Anssi Suhonen. In the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was rested following a grueling match against Al Hilal, Jota stepped up and made no mistake from the spot, giving Portugal a 2-0 lead.Bruno Fernandes extended Portugal's advantage with a sensational strike from outside the box early in the second half. Conceicao showcased his skills by creating space in the box and setting up Fernandes, who hit the ball first time into the back of the net, making it 3-0.

However, Finland mounted a spirited comeback led by Teemu Pukki. The Minnesota United forward chipped Portugal's goalkeeper Jose Sa to pull one back, then quickly added another with a deft finish under Sa, reducing the deficit to 3-2.

Despite Finland's efforts, Portugal restored their two-goal cushion when Fernandes scored his second of the night. The Manchester United midfielder displayed his composure, finishing neatly into the bottom corner to secure a 4-2 win for Portugal.

The match highlighted Portugal's depth and attacking prowess, even in the absence of their star player, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who has expressed his desire to lead Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was rested for this friendly. With Euro 2024 likely to be his final European Championship, as he would be 43 for the 2028 tournament, Ronaldo's presence will be pivotal for Portugal's campaign.

Portugal enters Euro 2024 as one of the favorites, having cruised through the qualifiers with a perfect record. Placed in Group F, they will face Turkey, Czechia, and Georgia. Their opening match is scheduled for June 18 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.

Under the guidance of manager Roberto Martinez, Portugal aims to build on this momentum as they prepare for the tournament, showcasing their potential to compete for the title.