Cristiano Ronaldo appeared at ease after he was overlooked for a starting role by Portugal boss Fernando Santos.
The Euro 2016 champions drew 1-1 with neighbours Spain in Seville on Thursday night. Ronaldo was sent on for the final half hour after being named on the bench and helped his country draw level. Ricardo Horta equalised with eight minutes left after Alvaro Morata had opened the scoring for the hosts.
Ronaldo is so often used from the start and the decision to leave him on the bench did raise eyebrows. Portugal, who won the Nations League back in 2019, instead began with Andre Silva leading their attack, but Santos insists the players he selected suited their game plan.
