Portugal edged Chile 2-0 in a World Cup warm‑up in Lisbon, but the win was marred by the sending off of Rafael Leão after he punched Chile defender Ivan Román. The clash erupted when Leão believed he had been fouled by another player, leading to a straight‑red for both men at halftime in the crowd with tension.

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring before exiting at halftime, with Gonçalo Guedes slotting in the first goal. Bruno Fernandes doubled Portugal’s advantage in the 75th minute, marking his 29th international goal and tying Nuno Gomes for fifth in club history. Lucas Cepeda scored for Chile late, but the gap remained as the team celebrated.

The double red cards cast doubt over Portugal’s squad depth ahead of the World Cup, where they face Congo, Colombia, Uzbekistan and DR Congo. With Ronaldo set for a record‑tying sixth appearance, the team must balance discipline and experience. The incident underscores the high stakes of pre‑tournament preparation before the opening match in Houston.

Portugal’s 2-0 win, despite the disciplinary setback, keeps the group opener against Congo on June 17 in Houston clear. The match will test the squad’s resilience and the coaching staff’s ability to manage player conduct. A strong start could cement Portugal’s status as a serious title contender ahead of the first official group clash.