Morten Hjulmand Recalls Sporting Memories Before Denmark vs Portugal

Morten Hjulmand returns to the Estádio Municipal de Braga on Saturday to face Portugal in the UEFA Nations League, carrying memories of Rúben Amorim’s final match in charge of Sporting.

The Denmark midfielder, who moved to Atlético de Madrid over the summer, spoke to reporters on Friday ahead of the Group A4 fixture. RTP reported that the 27-year-old midfielder recalled scoring the second goal in a 4-2 comeback victory over Braga on November 10, 2024, after the Lisbon side trailed 2-0 at halftime.

O Jogo noted that the venue holds historic significance for the squad that eventually secured the league title under Amorim before his departure for Manchester United.

“Quando estava no campo, foi um momento especial. Lembro-me de termos tido muitas emoções nesse jogo. Estávamos muito bem nessa altura. Acabámos por ganhar esse jogo e o campeonato. Por isso, é um estádio especial para mim,” said Morten Hjulmand, midfielder of Atlético Madrid and former Sporting captain.

Hjulmand addressed the recent managerial shift at Sporting, where Paulo Fonseca succeeded Rui Borges following a difficult domestic run.

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Photo: RTP

The Danish international also accepted a share of responsibility for last season’s struggles, pointing out that the squad failed to secure silverware despite reaching the Champions League stage.

“Claro que não estou feliz com os resultados.”

Espero que acreditem que ainda não acabou porque ainda não acabou. Acredito sempre que o Sporting pode ser campeão,” said Morten Hjulmand, midfielder of Atlético Madrid and former Sporting captain.

Morten Hjulmand Recalls Sporting Memories Before Denmark vs Portugal
Photo: SAPO

Denmark enters Saturday’s match in second place in Group A4 with six points from four games. Portugal leads the group with 12 points, having already secured qualification for the quarterfinals.

The previous encounter between the two nations ended in a 4-2 victory for Portugal on Danish soil.

“Analisámos o jogo em vídeo, vamos tentar melhorar defensivamente e vamos tentar tirar vantagem da nossa condição física,” Hjulmand told O Jogo, outlining the team’s tactical adjustments for the return fixture.

“Temos muito respeito por Portugal. Sabemos que vai ser um jogo difícil aqui em Braga. Vamos ver como é que Portugal vai começar o jogo. Imagino que estejam com fome de segurar a liderança do grupo.”

Rade Obrenovic of Slovenia will referee the match at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, with kickoff scheduled for 19:45 local time (UTC+1) on Saturday.

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