Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, showcased his leadership and skills as he played the full 90 minutes in Portugal’s impressive 5-2 victory against Sweden. The friendly match, held at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, served as preparation for Euro 2024, scheduled for the summer.

 

Fernandes featured in a midfield trio alongside Joao Palhinha from Fulham and Matheus Nunes from Manchester City. Throughout the game, the Manchester United captain made significant contributions, both assisting and scoring goals.

 

One of Fernandes’ goals came from a simple tap-in, set up by Nelson Semedo, after the Swedish goalkeeper was already overwhelmed. Just before halftime, Fernandes found the back of the net again, extending Portugal’s lead to three goals.

 

In the second half, Fernandes provided an assist for Bruma’s goal in the 57th minute, further highlighting his playmaking abilities. During his time on the pitch, the influential playmaker had 73 touches on the ball. He made 59 pass attempts, completing 49 of them with an impressive pass accuracy of 83%. Additionally, he delivered three successful long balls and one accurate cross.

 

Fernandes created one big chance during the game and successfully completed one dribble. He demonstrated his tenacity by engaging in five ground duels, winning three of them. Defensively, he made one clearance and completed twice as many tackles.

 

With such a remarkable performance, Fernandes will undoubtedly look to carry his form into Portugal’s upcoming friendly match against Slovenia. The Manchester United captain’s contributions are vital for both his club and national team, and he continues to make a significant impact on the field.