Portugal in EuroMusic Song Contest 9

Portugal participated in the ninth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. They returned to the contest after a break of three editions. The Portuguese broadcaster, RTP, responsible for the act of this edition.

Selection process
When the EBU announced the list of participants, it was clear that Portugal would return to the contest. They were absent for three editions.

For their fourth participation the Portuguese broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. They announced to select a song in Portuguese. Later it was clear that they would perform: "Amar pelos dois" in Gothenborg.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Portugal was drawn to perform fifth, following Germany and preceding Norway.

Portugal finished 15th in the final with 26 points. Spain awarded the maximum of 12 points to the Portuguese act.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Portugal and awarded by Portugal in the final.