Here: Cristiano Ronaldo lands in Madrid as he quits the national team

Here is the contradiction that Thursday morning: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the National Team training camp in Copenhagen and, less than an hour later, his private jet touches down in Madrid in the early hours around 2:20 a.m. local time.

Travel details

The flight departed from Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, at 23:35, with a half‑hour delay, heading to Spain. The Nations League match was scheduled for 19:45 in Copenhagen.

Ronaldo arrived in Madrid around 2:20 a.m. local time, which corresponds to 1:20 a.m. in Lisbon. The arrival was confirmed by Madrid airport services.

A day before the match, Ronaldo announced his departure from the National Team training camp.

Ronaldo leaves Copenhagen camp and promises to reveal the truth

«After the National Team manager's press conference, and following a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have decided to leave the National Team training camp. In due course, I will tell the truth to all Portuguese about the reasons that motivated my departure from the national squad, to which I have always devoted myself. Now it is time to wish good luck to Portugal and all my teammates, without exception»

Ronaldo promised to clarify the reasons soon.

Fabrizio Romano wrote that the forward landed at 2:00 a.m. in Madrid and withdrew from the Portuguese national team. The message was shared shortly after his arrival at the airport.

The Nations League match between Portugal and Denmark takes place at 19:45 in Copenhagen. The match will be broadcast live on national channels.

Ronaldo leaves training camp, Portugal must plan the future

The contrast between the night match in Copenhagen and the early‑morning landing in Madrid highlights Ronaldo's sudden decision, leaving the national team without its star player as he returns to Spain.