Portuguese media can't believe their eyes: 'We've never seen this before'

The stadium in Faro was far from sold out, but the Portuguese fans who did attend got their money's worth. They witnessed a football spectacle. 'We've never seen anything like this in the 102-year history of the national team,' writes A Bola. 'Nine goals in a match and none against. The victim was Luxembourg, which had already lost 0-6 to Portugal at home in March. What luxury we saw tonight in the Algarve!'

Record saw a one-sided match. 'The result reflected Portugal's superiority, which took full advantage of the chances it had. This led to a 9-0 victory, the biggest win in the history of the team. An unparalleled record that was achieved due to the good performances of several players, including Bruno Fernandes. Gonçalo Ramos, Gonçalo Inácio, and Diogo Jota also contributed significantly, each scoring two goals.'

One of the weakest teams

Publico's analysis was more cautious. 'When a team like Portugal plays against Luxembourg, it must be put in the right perspective. Because no matter how much Luxembourg has grown, it remains what it is. And that's one of the most vulnerable teams in Europe. Was it good? Definitely. But it was Luxembourg.'

'A gala performance,' Jornal de Notícias opined. 'Towards the end, Bruno Fernandes capped off the performance with a goal, following three assists. There was still time for João Félix to score with a splendid shot from outside the penalty area. A historic victory.'

With the record-breaking win, Portugal can hardly miss out on qualification for the Euros. The Portuguese can seal the deal next month against Slovakia.