Cristiano Ronaldo returned to help Portugal to a 2-0 win over Sweden in their second UEFA Nations League clash on Tuesday.
Talisman Ronaldo were the Portuguese only change from the 4-1 win over Croatia, as newly signed Juventus midfielder Dejan Kulusevski started in attack for Sweden.
Portugal, who won the inaugural edition last year, task to extend their lead in League A Group 3 received a boost following Gustav Svensson's 43rd minute dismissal for a second bookable offence.
The Selecao inevitably utilised the situation to their advantage as Ronaldo stepped forth for a free-kick to crack the top corner of the net for his 100th goal for his country in stoppage time.
Ronaldo doubled his tally on 72 minutes after picking up a pass outside the area from Joao Felix for a sumptuous top corner finish.
The result gives the Portuguese a perfect start at the top of the group, while the Swedes stay in third spot with back-to-back losses.
France got their second win in the UEFA Nations League after coming from a goal down for a 4-2 win over Croatia on Tuesday evening.
Manchester United's Anthony Martial made his first start for the French since March 2018, while Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic made a welcome return for the Croats.
Croatia, who were smarting from a 4-1 defeat against Portugal, went ahead on 17 minutes through Dejan Lovren who showed quick feet in the area before bustling the far side of the net.
The French were back level pegging following the 43rd minute through Antoine Griezmann following a flowing move into the area.
The turnaround was completed on the stroke of halftime as Dominik Livakovic helped Martial's effort into his own net following Wissam Ben Yedder's delivery.
Croatia clawed their way back ten minutes from the break after Josip Brekalo got on the end of a through ball before fizzling into the box to beat France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
Les Blues regained the lead shortly before the midway stage in the second half after Dayot Upamecano nodded in from a corner-kick.
The Croats were put out of sight 12 minutes from full-time after Olivier Giroud converted from the spot following a coming-together in the box-thus giving the French consecutive wins while the visitors stay rooted in League A Group 3