This is a quick thing. Scott McTominay and Ryan Christie play the ball beautifully to Anthony Ralston, whose low cross is redirected to goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

A first shot from Cristiano Ronaldo is so weak that Gordon can deflect it with a flop to the left. It won’t be his last attempt, you would think.

Craig Gordon also feels at ease as he watches a ball float over Cristiano Ronaldo’s head and into his welcoming hand.

What an opportunity! And it depends exactly on who Scotland wants it for! Ben Doak finds Andy Robertson who deflects a lovely cross which is decisively countered by Scott McTominay. But his header lands directly at Diogo Costa, who parries relatively comfortably.

Portugal puts themselves in danger, Nuno Mendes with an unfortunate pass in his own half that almost allows Scotland a real shot on goal. The left-back recovers well to face an important challenge.

A relaxed first minute in possession of the ball for the Scots – until Grant Hanley passed the ball out of the field.

And we are ready to go in the Nations League!

And “Flower of Scotland” is, as always, captivatingly performed.

Out came the players at Hampden Park, the Portuguese players singing proudly on a dry, relatively mild evening in Glasgow.