Portugal U21 Continue Strong Euro 2027 Qualifying Campaign with Victory over Scotland

Match Overview

The UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying match between Scotland U21 and Portugal U21 took place on September 9, 2025, at 18:00 UTC, as part of the Group 2 qualifying campaign.

Match Details

Portugal emerged victorious with a final score of 2-0 in this crucial qualifying match for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The game was played at Fir Park in Motherwell, Scotland, under the supervision of referee Michal Ocenás.

Key Moments

The Portuguese side demonstrated their clinical finishing with goals from Rodrigo Mora in the 19th minute and Roger Fernandes in the 55th minute. This victory continues Portugal’s impressive form, as they had previously shown their attacking prowess by scoring five second-half goals in a 5-0 victory against Azerbaijan.

Tournament Context

Following this result, Portugal strengthened their position in the qualifying group, moving to six points from two matches, while Scotland remained without points after two games. The teams are competing for a place in the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, which will be jointly hosted by Albania and Serbia.

Looking Ahead

Portugal has shown strong form in recent U21 competitions, with players like Fábio Silva setting records in qualifying campaigns. This tournament carries significant prestige, with England having won the 2023 finals in Georgia and Romania, while Portugal was among the quarter-finalists in that competition.