Ronaldo: 'Let's see who is the best team'

Ronaldo said he was in "very positive" spirits ahead of the important match against Denmark.

Speaking at a press conference before the match on March 22 at the Cité du Football, Oeiras, Ronaldo shared: "We are not in a life-or-death situation, but it is obviously a little more tense. We know we have to win tomorrow. But that is the beauty of football, challenges like this. Tomorrow on the pitch, we will do our best to win."

Ronaldo said he was in a "very positive" mood ahead of this important match. However, he did not forget to mention the unforgettable 0-1 defeat in Copenhagen in the first leg of the Nations League quarter-finals on March 21, where both he and the Portuguese team did not play well.

"I've lost 90-minute matches, but I've never lost in the first half. Tomorrow, we'll play the second half. It's like that, there are bad days. I didn't play well, neither did the team, but that's part of life," Ronaldo shared.

Ronaldo affirmed that whether he plays or not, his biggest goal is to help his team win. "I will go out with my head held high. After 90 minutes, we will see who is the best team. I am sure that I will leave Alvalade with my head held high," he said confidently.

Ronaldo is still a notable face of the Portuguese team.

When asked about his feelings and mood, Ronaldo did not show any anxiety, instead he emphasized that the team needs to "focus on training well, team unity, and maintain a positive spirit for tomorrow". This is one of the key factors that Ronaldo and his teammates need to have to overcome this great challenge.

Ronaldo also affirmed that he is always "ready to play", whether he plays or not, he always maintains a fighting spirit and is confident in his ability to recover. "I will definitely recover well tomorrow because I know how to do it, I have the ability to do it, and I will be physically and mentally fit to help Portugal move forward," Ronaldo shared.

Portugal will enter the second leg of their Nations League quarter-final at Lisbon's José Alvalade Stadium with a very different mindset to their previous games. Coach Roberto Martínez did not hesitate to say that the defeat to Denmark was his team's "worst" performance in two years. However, for Ronaldo and his teammates, this is an opportunity to reaffirm their character and overcome the challenge.

Tomorrow, the Alvalade stadium will be where Portugal will decide their fate. A win will take them to the semi-finals, a defeat will push them out of the game. But with the strong fighting spirit of Ronaldo and his teammates, nothing is impossible.