# Jorge Jesus promises reaction after heavy defeat by Denmark

- URL: https://apitofinal.pt/en/nacional-en/jorge-jesus-promises-reaction-after-heavy-defeat-by-denmark/
- Published: 2026-11-15T21:34:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T21:39:11+00:00
- Publisher: Apito Final (apitofinal.pt)
- Section: Nacional
- Tags: Jorge Jesus

## Key points

- Portugal lost 4-1 to Denmark in Braga, delaying confirmation of first place in the Nations League group.
- Jorge Jesus admitted the team wasn't at its best but said the side remains top after four wins in five games.
- Portugal face Wales in Cardiff next Tuesday without Palhinha, Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva, all unavailable.

## Article

Jorge Jesus has promised a forceful response after Portugal’s humiliating defeat by Denmark, which ended in a dismal 1-4 at the Estádio Municipal de Braga. The unexpected result not only delayed confirmation of first place in the Nations League group, but also left fans waiting for an effective reaction in the next match.

In a post on social media, Jesus, who is in charge of the national team following Roberto Martínez’s departure, acknowledged that the side did not perform at their best. “We don’t always get the result we want. Yesterday we were not at our best level, but one game does not erase the work we have been doing. Four wins in five games and we are still top of the group. We win and lose together. Now it is time to analyse, correct and keep working, united and determined to achieve our goals,” the coach wrote.

Portugal now prepare to face Wales in Cardiff next Tuesday, where they need to pick up points to secure top spot in the group. However, the task will be difficult, as João Palhinha and Rúben Dias are suspended and Bernardo Silva is injured, absences that complicate the coach’s job even further.

The defeat by Denmark raised questions about the team’s ability to cope with pressure and the need for tactical adjustments. Jesus’s response will be crucial not only to restore the team’s confidence, but also to calm the mood among fans, who expect a performance in line with expectations.

The match in Cardiff will be an opportunity for Portugal to show their strength and determination, after a game that many consider one of the worst under Jesus. It remains to be seen how the coach will address the weaknesses exposed in the defeat and what strategy he will adopt to overcome the significant absences.

The pressure is on, and the next match could be a turning point in Portugal’s Nations League campaign. A win in Wales is imperative not only for the team’s morale, but also to keep them in the fight for a prominent place in the competition.