Cristiano Ronaldo Steals the Show in Portugal’s Thrilling Victory Over Scotland
Portugal’s star-studded side came from behind to grab a dramatic 2-1 win over Scotland in their UEFA Nations League opener. And who else did the Portuguese need to dig deep and find the decisive goal? None other than the one and only Cristiano Ronaldo.
Scotland started strongly, with Scott McTominay scoring a wonder goal in the opening stages. But Portugal refused to give up, and eventually, Bruno Fernandes unleashed a stunning strike from outside the box to level the scores.
As the clock ticked down, Portugal pushed for the winner. And in the 88th minute, Ronaldo decided to take matters into his own hands. He chased down a Nuno Mendes cross, beat a defender, and slotted the ball past the ‘keeper to send the Lisbon crowd into raptures.
Ronaldo, who also scored the winning goal against Croatia on Thursday, has now scored more international goals (115) than any other player has ever scored in the tournament. His ability to clutch up in big moments remains unmatched.
Here are the highlights from the game, courtesy of ITV and Viaplay:
[IMAGE: Ronaldo scores the winning goal]
What Do the Stats Say?
- Portugal has now won 11 of their last 12 international matches with Ronaldo on the pitch.
- Scotland has lost all three of their Nations League matches this season.
- Ronaldo has now scored six goals in his last two international matches.
Expert Analysis
"Cristiano Ronaldo is a game-changer. He has that special ability to take charge of a game and ensure his team comes out on top." – Portugal tactician, Roberto Martinez.
What’s Next?
Portugal will take on Croatia in their next Nations League match, while Scotland will face the Faroe Islands. Stay tuned for more updates on our social media channels.
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