Portugal recently played Armenia in a qualifying match, and the numbers tell a clear story of dominance. The final score showed a convincing win, but a deeper look at the statistics reveals just how much Portugal controlled the game. It was a performance that highlighted their attacking power, even if they could have added a few more goals to the tally.
The Portuguese team netted five goals in the match. However, the data suggests they should have scored even more. Their Expected Goals (xG) figure reached an impressive 6.21. This number sets a new record for the team in this particular qualification phase, showing just how many high-quality chances they created.
This overwhelming superiority wasn’t just a feeling; the statistics back it up perfectly. Portugal managed to carve out nine clear goal-scoring opportunities. The only slight letdown was that six of these prime chances went unfinished. Even star player Cristiano Ronaldo missed two of these big moments.
Amidst the team’s strong showing, João Félix truly stood out. He returned to the starting lineup for the National Team and made a big impact. Félix not only scored two goals, but he also created one clear scoring chance for a teammate. He delivered three key passes that moved the team far up the field. Plus, he had the ball 12 times in the opponent’s penalty box, more than any other player in the game. Félix, who currently plays for Al-Nassr, looked sharp and dangerous.
Another sign of Portugal’s complete control was how often they got into the opponent’s box. The Portuguese players accumulated 53 actions with the ball in the adversary’s penalty area. Armenia, by contrast, only managed to do this eight times throughout the entire match. That’s a striking difference of 45 actions, underscoring where the game was truly played.
Portugal ended the match with 71 percent of the ball possession. But what’s even more revealing is where they held onto the ball. A massive 81 percent of their possession happened in the final third of the pitch. This shows a relentless attack, constantly putting pressure on Armenia and barely giving them a chance to breathe.