In Portugal's 2-1 home victory over Croatia in the first round of the UEFA Europa League group stage, Portuguese defender Dalot not only performed well on the defensive end, but also scored a key goal, contributing to the team's victory. After the match, he was interviewed by Portuguese radio and television, sharing his views on the match and the team's future.
For the team's performance in this game, Dalot expressed great satisfaction. He believes that facing a strong Croatian team, the Portuguese team showed a tenacious will to defend and excellent teamwork. He emphasized that the team knew how to stay focused in the game and successfully transformed this focus into effective defense, which is one of the key factors for the team to be able to achieve victory. At the same time, he also recognized the team's performance on the offensive end, saying that the team did a good job in creating and seizing opportunities.
When asked what Cristiano Ronaldo's goal tally means to him, Dalot expressed his deep respect for the Portuguese legend. He praised Ronaldo for his ability to constantly strive for improvement and transcend himself, one of the most valuable qualities of his career. Dalot said it was an honor to play with a player of Ronaldo's caliber and to witness every moment he played for the national team. He congratulated Ronaldo and looked forward to seeing him continue to contribute to the Portuguese team in future matches.
On the question of whether Ronaldo should continue to participate in the next World Cup, Dalot did not hesitate to give an affirmative answer. He said that as a Portuguese and a teammate, he very much hopes that Ronaldo can continue to represent the national team in the World Cup. He believes that Ronaldo has a wealth of experience in the game and excellent competitive state, he believes that Ronaldo can once again in the next World Cup for the Portuguese team to bring surprise and glory.
Finally, Dalot showed a cautious but optimistic attitude when asked about Portugal's ability to win the UEFA Nations League. He admitted that it is a very difficult challenge as the UEFA Nations League brings together a number of strong teams. But he also said that the Portuguese team will play one game at a time and try to get the best results. He believes that as long as the team stays united and focused, they will be able to play their best in the competition.
