The Sporting Lisbon shot-stopper insists his side's confidence hasn't taken a dent despite drawing their opening clash 1-1 with the European Championship minnows
Portugal's self-belief is not wavering at Euro 2016 despite drawing 1-1 with Iceland in their opening Group F match, insists goalkeeper Rui Patricio.
Fernando Santos' men led through Nani in Saint-Etienne and appeared firmly in control at the break, before Birkir Bjarnason's goal levelled matters and Portugal were unable to respond.
Cristiano Ronaldo's comments criticising Iceland's "small mentality" after the match attracted widespread criticism, with Santos staunchly defending his talisman.
Portugal next take on Austria, beaten by rivals Hungary in a chastening setback last time out, at Parc des Princes on Saturday and Sporting Lisbon's Rui Patricio remains bullish over his team's prospects.