Portugal 1-0 Republic of Ireland
He clatters the post! It was deflected by Adam Idah but Caoimhin Kelleher was well beaten anyway.
Cristiano Ronaldo was inches away from his 129th (yes, that many) international goal.
Portugal 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Josh Cullen gives away a free-kick in prime Ronaldo territory.
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Portugal 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Ronnie Whelan
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder on RTE
These things are talked about before the game, stay alive at corners, but the Republic don't stay alive, they are too slow to get out to it and Szmodics doesn't pick Felix up, he has to do his job. It is well-worked routine from Portugal.
Joao Felix (18 mins)
Portugal lead!
The Republic of Ireland are caught napping and are undone by a short corner as Bruno Fernandes rolls the ball into Joao Felix, who curls a shot brilliantly beyond Caoimhin Kelleher.
That was poor from the visitors and there was nothing Kelleher could do to deny Felix that time.
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Portugal 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Great save from Caoimhin Kelleher to deny Joao Felix!
Cristiano Ronaldo sliced the Irish defence open to find Diogo Dalot, who laid it off to the well-placed Felix, but Kelleher was sharp.
Portugal 0-0 Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland have coughed up possession a few times rather cheaply, but Sammie Szmodics has looked bright when he's been on the ball. He's a busy-looking player.
Getting up the pitch has proved difficult for the visitors, though.
Portugal 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Rafael Leao does well down the left and squares it to Bruno Fernandes. The Manchester United playmaker pokes the ball past the advancing Caoimhin Kelleher but can't finish!
That was well-worked by the hosts.
Portugal 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Seamus Coleman does well to intercept Joao Felix's pass but then loses it! Joao Cancelo collects and surges forward but Liam Scales is well placed to stop Felix's shot from the edge of the area.
That was a bit untidy from the visitors.
Portugal 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Portugal stream forward with Joao Cancelo searching for Cristiano Ronaldo at the far post.
His poked cross is gladly collected by Caoimhin Kelleher, though.
Portugal 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Oh dear. Sammie Szmodics is down. He was tackled by Diogo Dalot and needs treatment.
Elsewhere, the Portuguese fans are breaking out the Mexican wave in what is surely a record time?!
Portugal 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Some early possession for the visitors.
John O'Shea's looking smart in the dugout, for what it's worth. Rocking the jacket and white top.
I'm not saying he should be the next manager. But he does look well.
Portugal 0-0 Republic of Ireland
We're underway!
Portugal v Republic of Ireland (19:45 BST)
There's approximately 1,000 Irish fans inside the Estadio Municipal de Aveiro this evening. Not a bad turnout!
Anyway, the anthems are being belted out on what looks to be a thoroughly pleasant evening in Aveiro.
Portugal v Republic of Ireland (19:45 BST)
Image source, GettO'Shea said it was "superb" to watch Ronaldo blossom into a world-class player during his time at Old Trafford.
Speaking on Monday, Republic of Ireland interim boss John O'Shea joked "I won't be playing, thankfully" as he was reminded about his first encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo before a reunion with the "amazing" Portugal star in Aveiro.
O'Shea and Ronaldo were Manchester United team-mates for six years between 2003 and 2009, winning three Premier League titles and a Champions League together.
But before O'Shea had the pleasure of watching Ronaldo terrorise opponents, the defender faced the stepover-happy winger in United's pre-season friendly against Sporting Lisbon in 2003.
The teenager's performance that night left a significant impression, so much so that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson signed him within a week, launching a career in England that turned Ronaldo into a superstar.
"Hopefully he is resting, hopefully he's having another rest - he might need another week to prepare for the Euros," O'Shea said with a smile when asked about facing his former team-mate.
"He's an amazing footballer - still is - the records and goals that he's still setting, his dedication and professionalism, and he's getting his rewards for that."
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Some quick pre-match stats for ya!
Portugal v Republic of Ireland (19:45 BST)
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James McClean
Former Republic of Ireland international on RTE
James McClean, who brought the curtain down on his Republic of Ireland career, has described the FAI's ongoing search for a permanent successor to Stephen Kenny as a "bit of a farce".
"We're nearly a year on.
"Each week there's a new name. I'd like to be a fly on the wall with these interviews.
"I might be a bit naive but I think it's a pretty good job to have so for people to keep turning it down, it begs the question what's actually going on?"
Portugal v Republic of Ireland (19:45 BST)
Tonight's friendly will take place in the Aveiro Municipal Stadium. It has a capacity of 32,830, making it the fifth largest stadium in Portugal.
It was built for Euro 2004, and Portugal last played in the stadium in a 6-0 World Cup qualifying win against Andorra in October 2016.
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The last time these teams met in Portugal, a certain five-time Ballon d'Or winner popped up with two late headers that broke two things: the men's international goals record and every Irish heart that dreamed of a famous win.
Tonight may not deliver the same level of drama, but let's face it: when is it not worth watching Cristiano Ronaldo?
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Republic of Ireland interim head coach John O'Shea, speaking to RTE: "We've had home games and now this is a different mindset. We'll try and slow the game down if we can.
"Ultimately, hopefully the players will perform with our ideas and be respectful of a good Portuguese side as well."
On Liam Scales facing Ronaldo: "He's had a fantastic season with Celtic. He made a couple of big clearances against Hungary.
On putting himself in the frame for permanent manager role: "There'll be enough talk about that. My focus is on that game and putting in a performance. Let's see what happens."
Ronaldo has now scored 130 goals for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a fine double as a classy Portugal side signed off before Euro 2024 by comfortably beating the Republic of Ireland in Aveiro.
Joao Felix opened the scoring for a much-changed Portugal side in the first half, curling home after the hosts caught the Republic out with a short corner.
Ronaldo then fired an unstoppable effort into the top corner early in the second half and doubled his tally with a sweeping finish on the hour mark.
It was a perfect send-off for Roberto Martinez's side in their last warm-up game before their Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic on 18 June.
It was a difficult evening for the Irish, who fell to a second defeat under interim manager John O'Shea.
The Republic were looking to build upon their first win under O'Shea, a 2-1 friendly victory against Hungary at Aviva Stadium last week.
It was a much tougher ask for O'Shea's side in Aveiro, however, with Portugal looking dangerous during the early exchanges.
Joao Cancelo fashioned an opportunity from left wing-back on nine minutes, finding Rafael Leao, who cushioned the ball back to Felix, with his shot blocked by Liam Scales.
Leao then slipped in Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and he weaved past a diving Caoimhin Kelleher before seeing his shot from a tight angle blocked by Jake O'Brien.
Kelleher was called into action on 17 minutes after a slick Portugal move, which started and ended with Fernandes.
He fed Ronaldo, who found the run of Diogo Dalot, and despite being in a favourable position in the box the wing-back opted to pull it back to Felix, whose first-time low strike was turned behind by the foot of Kelleher.
Felix fired home from a short-corner routine
But while Liverpool goalkeeper Kelleher looked good when called upon early on, he was powerless to prevent Portugal's opener on 18 minutes as his team-mates switched off.
Cancelo took a quick corner to Fernandes and he spotted Felix unmarked in the box, with the Atletico Madrid forward curling a shot into the far corner.
A trademark free-kick from Ronaldo deflected off Adam Idah in the wall then rattled the far post, as Portugal pressed for a second.
The visitors eventually managed a sustained period of possession in the Portugal half with Idah lashing the ball into the side netting from an acute angle.
At the other end, Leao cut inside from the left and flashed an effort wide of the far post.
Ronaldo was incensed at having a penalty appeal waved away after he was pushed over clumsily in the box by Robbie Brady, but the referee remained unmoved.
Goncalo Inacio was guilty of missing a huge chance to double Portugal's advantage in first-half injury-time, as he headed wide from a fine Fernandes cross.
Ronaldo scored a fine second goal for Portugal
The Republic would have been relieved to get in at the break only 1-0 down but an even more punishing second half was to follow as Portugal refused to let up despite a host of changes at the break.
Ronaldo produced a moment of magic five minutes after the restart as substitute Ruben Neves clipped the ball into the 39-year old and he did a double step-over to get past Scales before angling a shot into the top corner.
He curled home Portugal's third on 60 minutes as the hosts capitalised on a tiring Republic side.
Diogo Jota poked the ball to Ronaldo inside the box and he swept the ball first-time into the top corner for his 130th international goal.
In a rare foray forward for O'Shea's side, substitute Tom Cannon almost marked his debut with a goal but fired wide after racing through.
Kelleher then thwarted Fernandes, whose dipping strike had to be turned behind, before Ronaldo uncharacteristically fired wide from close range in search of a hat-trick.
While Portugal head into the Euros with optimism, the Republic of Ireland will hope to have a permanent manager in place for their next game against England in the Nations League in September, with O'Shea in contention to land the job.
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Manager: John O'Shea
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Manager: Roberto Martínez
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Portugal have won four of their five home matches against the Republic of Ireland (D1), with the most recent one coming in September 2021 in a World Cup qualifier, winning 2-1 with a late brace from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Republic of Ireland have won one of their last eight matches against Portugal (D3 L4), a 1-0 home win in February 2005 in a friendly.
After winning each of their first 11 matches under manager Roberto Martínez between March 2023 and March 2024, Portugal have since lost two of their last three games in all competition (W1).
Republic of Ireland have lost three of their last four away matches across all competitions (W1), with their one victory during this period coming against Gibraltar in October 2023 (4-0).
Portugal lost 2-1 to Croatia last week in Oeiras but they haven’t lost back-to-back matches on home soil since September 2015, losing to both Cape Verde and France.
After beating Hungary last time out, Republic of Ireland could record successive wins for the first time since March 2023. Indeed, in friendly matches, they’ve lost just twice in their previous 13 such games (W6 D5).
Diogo Jota has scored in each of his last two international appearances and could net in three consecutive outings for Portugal for the first time; the forward has been directly involved in six goals in his last six national team appearances (4 goals, 2 assists), as many as across his previous 16 games (3 goals, 3 assists).
Adam Idah has scored in each of his last three starts for Republic of Ireland, against Netherlands, New Zealand and Hungary; the last player to score in four successive starts for the national team was Robbie Keane in June 2011.
