Portugal's Ronaldo-less Team Draws with Croatia in Nations League

Croatia Held Portugal to a 0-0 Draw in UEFA Nations League Match

Portugal, without star player Cristiano Ronaldo, played to a 0-0 draw against Croatia in their UEFA Nations League match on Saturday.

The result leaves Portugal in second place in Group A3, behind Spain, who beat Switzerland 1-0 in the other group match.

Croatia, meanwhile, are bottom of the group with just one point from their two matches.

Ronaldo was ruled out of the match with a muscle injury, and his absence was felt by Portugal.

The team struggled to create chances against a well-organized Croatian defense.

Portugal's best chance of the match came in the second half when Diogo Jota hit the post with a header.

Croatia defended resolutely throughout the match and goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic made a number of important saves.

The Croats also had a few chances to score on the counterattack, but they were unable to find the back of the net.

The draw was a fair result in the end, with both teams having chances to win the game.

Portugal will face Switzerland in their next Nations League match on June 9.

Croatia will host Denmark on the same day.

Both teams will be hoping to improve on their performances in their next matches and secure a place in the Nations League semi-finals.