Portugal Makes Five Changes for Armenia Match Today

PORTO, Portugal – Portugal’s national football team will have five changes in their starting lineup for today’s match against Armenia at 2 p.m. local time at Estádio do Dragão. Coach Roberto Martínez has opted to make adjustments in all areas except for the goalkeeper position, where Diogo Costa remains unchanged.

In defense, Nélson Semedo and Renato Veiga will replace Diogo Dalot and Gonçalo Inácio. Midfielder Bruno Fernandes returns from suspension, taking the spot of João Neves. Up front, Gonçalo Ramos will take over from the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo, while Rafael Leão will step in for João Félix.

Today’s match against Armenia is part of Portugal’s effort to secure qualification for upcoming tournaments. The team aims to build momentum with a solid performance following their previous game against Ireland.

In related news, the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro – Núcleo Regional da Madeira shared a heartfelt story of solidarity. A young cancer patient fulfilled her dream of attending a national team game, thanks to the support from the Fundação da Federação Portuguesa de Futebol and the Associação de Futebol da Madeira.

Dr. Pedro Proença, president of the FPF, and Dr. Rui Coelho, president of AFM, were key figures in making this moment possible. The Liga expressed gratitude to everyone involved for their contributions, which inspire hope and highlight the importance of social responsibility.