Croatia 1-1 Portugal: Player ratings as Selecao held to draw without Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal, who were without Cristiano Ronaldo, were held to a 1-1 draw away to Croatia in the team's final UEFA Nations League group game on Monday, November 18. The point was enough to ensure that the Iberian nation secured their place as unbeaten group winners.

The visitors opened the scoring in the first half after Vitinha set up Chelsea forward Joao Felix in the 33rd minute. The hosts drew level in the second half, with Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol bagging the equalizer for his country in the 66th minute.

Portugal player ratings

Jose Sa - 8/10

The Wolverhampton Wanderers shot-stopper had a fine game for Portugal. The 31-year-old made six saves and seven recoveries to help his side avoid defeat.

Renato Veiga - 7/10

The Chelsea defender had a solid outing for his country against Croatia, completing 74 out of 77 passes.

Tomas Araujo- 7/10

The Benfica defender put in a solid performance in Roberto Martinez's back-three setup. The defender made seven recoveries and played seven passes into the final third.

Nuno Mendes- 7.5/10

The PSG defender had another impressive performance for his country. He won two tackles and made three clearances.

Joao Cancelo- 7/10

The Al-Hilal defender wore the armband for his country in Ronaldo's absence and had a decent outing. He completed the most dribbles (3) in the game.

Joao Neves - 7.5/10

The PSG midfielder had a solid game for his country in the middle of the park. He completed 94% of his passes and made three tackles.

Vitinha - 8/10

Vitinha was brilliant for Portugal and assisted his team's only goal in the game. He completed the most passes (85).

Otavio - 6.5/10

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr teammate had a decent game. He completed 90% of his passes and made two recoveries.

Nelson Semedo - 6.5/10

The former Barcelona defender won two tackles, made two recoveries, and won four of the nine duels he contested.

Rafael Leao - 6.5/10

The AC Milan star started upfront alongside Joao Felix. He tested the keeper with one of his two shots in the game but could not find the back of the net.

Joao Felix - 8.5/10

The Chelsea forward opened the scoring in the game with a delightful left-footed finish. He was the most fouled player, getting fouled three times,, and he won the most duels on the pitch, eight.

Portugal Substitutes

Tiago Djalo - 6/10

The young defender came on for 27 minutes but could not prevent his nation from conceding an equalizer against Croatia. Following his introduction, he completed all 18 passes he attempted.

Chico Conceicao - 6/10

The Juventus forward came on late and did not affect the game after his introduction. He completed nine passes from his 13 touches of the ball but failed to create or finish any chances for Portugal.

Fabio Silva - 6/10

Fabio Silva came on for 19 minutes of regular time and managed just five touches of the ball.

Diogo Dalot - NA

The Manchester United defender came on too late to affect the game for the visitors. He completed six passes and made one recovery with his eight touches.