Summary

  • Ronaldo treble - a free-kick opener and two superb finishes late on

  • Rodriguez levels at 1-1 from spot after VAR review gives Swiss penalty

  • Ref had awarded Portugal a penalty following counter-attack before review for Swiss spot-kick

  • England face Netherlands in other semi-final on 6 June

Live Reporting

Neil Johnston

  1. Getting better with age

    Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    You expect that every game from Ronaldo. Switzerland were playing well but he is a top-class goalscorer and all three of them were good goals.

    Years ago he was a dribbler with bags of pace but now he is a goalscorer and he has kept himself so fit.

    There is no reason why he cannot play at 40. His game has developed and his coaches do not ask him to chase back against full-backs because it means he is fresh when he gets it.

  2. 'Ronaldo could play until 40'

    Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Chris Sutton
    Ex-Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 live

    The second goal was such a wonderfully worked move but Cristiano Ronaldo knew exactly what he wanted to do. It's a goal of beauty the way he finishes it off. He still moves like an Olympic athlete. He is 34 and he has no right to look like that.

    He is a real leader for this Portuguese team and it tells you everything about the way he leads his life. It's a possibility that he could carry on playing until he is 40.

    RonaldoPA

  3. Goodbye

    .Rex Features

    What a start to the Uefa Nations League finals.

    Switzerland stand toe-to-toe with Portugal before suffering two late knockout blows as Cristiano Ronaldo nets another hat-trick.

    It's the turn of England and the Netherlands tomorrow.

    Do join us for that from around 18:30 BST - and thanks for your company tonight.

    I'll leave you with what they said about CR7...

  4. Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Just when you think you have heard it all about Cristiano Ronaldo up pops another stat that blows your mind.

    This was his 53rd hat-trick for club and country - and seventh for Portugal.

  5. Attention turns to England's game against the Netherlands tomorrow.

    Will Jordan Henderson start so soon after Liverpool's Champions League heroics and victory parade?

    Will Raheem Sterling captain the Three Lions on his 50th appearance?

    Will Virgil van Dijk get the better of Harry Kane for the second time in a week?

    .Rex Features

  6. Get Involved

    Text 81111 (UK only).

    Messi is the greatest player of all time, but there has never been a WINNER like Ronaldo - no one is close.

    Dan, London

    RonaldoEPA

  7. 'Feet of a ballerina'

    Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Chris Sutton
    Ex-Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 live

    William Carvalho is a real powerhouse but he has got the feet of a ballerina. Portugal are a well balanced team.

  8. This might sound crazy but Xherdan Shaqiri for Man of the Match?

    Everything good about Switzerland came through him.

    I suspect Ronaldo will get it for his goals. Fair enough.

  9. Getting better with age

    Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    You expect that every game from Ronaldo. Switzerland were playing well but he is a top-class goalscorer and all three of them were good goals.

    Years ago he was a dribbler with bags of pace but now he is a goalscorer and he has kept himself so fit.

    There is no reason why he cannot play at 40. His game has developed and his coaches do not ask him to chase back against full-backs because it means he is fresh when he gets it.

  10. Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    .Reuters

    Got to feel for the Swiss.

    They were very much in this until Ronaldo struck twice in the final two minutes.

    They're not heading home just yet, however. Switzerland will take part in a third-place play-off in Guimaraes on Sunday (14:00 BST) against the losers of the Netherlands against England game which is tomorrow.

  11. 'Ronaldo could play until 40'

    Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Chris Sutton
    Ex-Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 live

    The second goal was such a wonderfully worked move but Cristiano Ronaldo knew exactly what he wanted to do. It's a goal of beauty the way he finishes it off. He still moves like an Olympic athlete. He is 34 and he has no right to look like that.

    He is a real leader for this Portuguese team and it tells you everything about the way he leads his life. It's a possibility that he could carry on playing until he is 40.

    RonaldoPA

  12. Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Portugal

    This pre-match stat aged well...

    Cristiano Ronaldo has not scored in any of his last four appearances for Portugal, since finding the net against Morocco at the 2018 World Cup.

    The Juventus striker has attempted 27 shots without scoring since then for his country.

  13. Get Involved

    #bbcfootball

    D: A hat-trick, now that’s just rubbing it in.

    Sanna boy: Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Love him or loathe him, Ronaldo is something special.

  14. 'Ridiculous Ronaldo'

    Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Chris Sutton
    Ex-Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 live

    Ridiculous Ronaldo. How many times have we seen him decide the big games over the years?

    Credit to Switzerland, who got themselves back into the game, but then Ronaldo gives the goalkeeper no chance. Game over and he is walking off with the match ball.

  15. Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Portugal fans are applauding Switzerland's players off the pitch. The Swiss contributed to a compelling contest. The difference between the sides? A bloke wearing Portugal's No 7 shirt.

    PortugalReuters

  16. FULL-TIME

    Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    .Rex Features

    All over. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are in the Nations League final in Porto on Sunday.

  17. Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    What a game.

    VAR controversy, a Ronaldo hat-trick, the Swiss giving it a right good go.

    The inaugural Uefa National League finals are off to a flyer.

    RonaldoPA

  18. Get Involved

    #bbcfootball

    Steve: (Re 21:27) ryanflint won’t be enjoying the last few minutes of the game then...

    Andy: Ronaldo 3 - 1 Switzerland

    Josh: Ronaldo has an off night and scores 3 outstanding goals, typical of the brilliance of the man

  19. 'Devastating'

    Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Chris Sutton
    Ex-Chelsea striker on BBC Radio 5 live

    As soon as Ronaldo shifts it inside you know what is going to happen. Yann Sommer made himself big but he got nowhere near it. Devastating finish.

  20. goal

    GOAL - Portugal 3-1 Switzerland

    Cristiano Ronaldo

    HAT-TRICK!!!!

    This is the Cristiano Ronaldo Show in Porto.

    Switzerland capitulate at the back and Ronaldo bends a third beyond Yann Sommer.

    The GOAT? He's making a good case here.

    RonaldoReuters