As stated by the club’s official website, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes played a prominent role as Portugal secured a 3-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2024 European Championship qualifying match yesterday.
The 28-year-old midfielder showcased an exceptional performance at Estadio da Luz, scoring two goals and providing an assist.
Following their 3-0 victory, Portugal now sits at the top of Group J in the European Championship qualifiers, holding a two-point lead over Slovakia and a five-point advantage over Luxembourg.
Roberto Martinez’s side has been impressive, winning all three of their matches with an impressive combined scoreline of 13-0.
During the match, Portugal dominated possession and managed to break the deadlock just before halftime, with Bernardo Silva scoring the opening goal.
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In the second half, Fernandes made his impact felt by scoring a headed goal and later adding a third goal in stoppage time, contributing to an outstanding 3-0 victory.
Atitude, profissionalismo e qualidade que era preciso para conquistar os 3 pontos 💪🏼
Obrigado pelo apoio Portuguese ❤️🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/3wPIUD06gh
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) June 17, 2023
The 28-year-old was undoubtedly the standout performer on the pitch, making 83 touches, taking four shots, and providing one key pass, all while maintaining an impressive passing accuracy of over 83%.
He also showcased his aerial ability by winning two duels, completing four long balls, and delivering six crosses throughout the game.
Fernandes had an impressive season for Man United, establishing himself as one of their top performers. Although he had a slow start to the campaign with fewer goal contributions, he notably improved following the World Cup.
Throughout the season, the midfielder made 59 appearances in various competitions, scoring 14 goals and providing 15 assists.
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His contributions were vital in United’s achievement of a third-place finish in the Premier League and their success in the Carabao Cup.
The captain played a significant role in the team’s performances and played a key part in their achievements during the season.
