The PSG left back is a tricky, elusive player who frequently forces defenders into rash challenges. He has drawn at least two fouls in five of his last nine international appearances.

Domestically, Mendes averages 1.44 fouls drawn per 90 minutes, and although he was fouled just once in the first leg, Portugal’s expected attacking urgency should see him targeted more often by Denmark’s defenders.

Even at 40, Cristiano Ronaldo remains a focal point for Portugal, leading from the front as captain. His shot volume has shown little decline, averaging 4.73 shots per 90 over his last 25 international appearances.

His mere two-shot output in the first leg was an anomaly. In nine of his last 18 games for Portugal, Ronaldo has attempted five or more shots, reflecting his aggressive, goal-focused playing style. With Portugal needing to be on the front foot, expect Ronaldo to take every opportunity to pull the trigger.

With Portugal needing to rectify their attacking struggles from the first leg, Bruno Fernandes is a strong candidate to test the goalkeeper. Prior to the first leg, he had recorded at least one shot on target in each of his last six international matches. His domestic form is just as reliable where he has registered at shot on target in six of his last seven matches for United, scoring seven goals in that span. Given Portugal’s increased urgency, Fernandes should be one of the primary contributors in attack.