Yet to drop a point or even concede a goal in Euro 2024 qualifying Group J, Portugal board a plane to Reykjavík to tackle Iceland at Laugardalsvollur on Tuesday night.
The Selecao ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over Bosnia & Herzegovina in their most recent affair, while their hosts went down 2-1 at home to Slovakia.
Already boasting plenty of Nordic managerial experience from his time in charge of Denmark and Norway, newly-appointed Iceland head coach Age Hareide could not get off to a dream start in charge of Our Boys on Saturday, as Slovakia spoiled his welcoming party.
Iceland and Portugal are no strangers to one another, as the hosts memorably held their Iberian counterparts to a 1-1 draw in the group stage of Euro 2016 – before Fernando Santos led the Selecao to continental glory – and both sides have scored in each of the three meetings between the nations so far.
Still finding their feet under Hareide, Iceland ought to become the next victims of Portugal’s ruthless attack and dogged defence in front of their own supporters this week.
It remains to be seen how Martinez’s men would cope against stiffer opposition, but for the time being, the Selecao should continue their perfect start and move ever closer to a place in next year’s finals.
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