Portugal secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Norway, despite the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo from their squad. Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, after Joao Cancelo had equalized following an early goal by Kristoffer Ajer for Norway. Coach Jorge Jesus stated Ronaldo would be welcomed back if he chooses to return to the national team. Meanwhile, Germany, under Jurgen Klopp, drew 0-0 with Greece in Thessaloniki, failing to find a breakthrough despite a disallowed goal by Jonathan Burkardt. The Netherlands defeated Serbia 2-1, with Joshua Zirkzee scoring the decisive goal in Eindhoven, and Virgil van Dijk reaching his 100th international cap. Finally, Israel and Ireland played to a 1-1 draw, both teams wearing black armbands to honor the victims of the October 7, 2023 attack.