Three Unanswered Goals Give Portugal A Comfortable Win

Portugal defeats Argentina 3-0 in friendly match

Three unanswered goals give Portugal a comfortable win

Argentina's unbeaten streak comes to an end

Portugal secured a resounding 3-0 victory against Argentina in an international friendly on Wednesday. The match, played in Lisbon, marked the first meeting between the two sides since Argentina's 2-1 triumph in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final.

Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Jota, and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the win for Portugal. The victory snapped Argentina's 26-match unbeaten streak and handed Lionel Messi his first defeat as Argentina's captain.

Portugal dominated the opening exchanges and took the lead in the 17th minute when Fernandes converted a penalty. Jota doubled Portugal's advantage just before half-time with a clinical finish. Ronaldo then put the result beyond doubt in the 68th minute with a trademark header.

The win extends Portugal's unbeaten run to eight matches and will be a major boost ahead of their UEFA Nations League campaign. For Argentina, the defeat will be a wake-up call as they prepare for the upcoming Copa America.