Portugal were 1-0 winners in Slovakia, thanks to a goal - assisted by Bernardo, finished by Bruno Fernandes - just before half time.
Meanwhile, Croatia were comfortable victors with a 5-0 defeat of Latvia in Rijeka.
Dias and Bernardo were central to Portugal’s success. Our defender completed 87 passes in total - more than anyone else.
Joao Cancelo, currently on loan at Barcelona, also played the first 62 minutes.
For Croatia, Gvardiol was his usual composed self until his half-time substitution.
The defender had 66 touches in just 45 minutes, completing 60 passes as Croatia dominated the ball. His compatriot Mateo Kovacic was an unused substitute.
Summer signings Gvardiol and Kovacic have been pivotal to City’s excellent early form, with the latter featuring in every game and the former playing in four of our six matches so far.
Ruben Dias has played on four occasions so far this campaign for City and Bernardo Silva in three.
Gvardiol and Kovacic now head to Armenia for their next EURO 2024 qualifier in Yerevan at 17:00 (UK) on Monday evening.
Portugal’s next assignment sees them host Luxembourg in the Algarve on Monday.
