In Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence, Bruno Fernandes led Portugal to a stunning 9-0 victory over Luxembourg in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match. In addition to scoring, Fernandes also produced a fantastic hat-trick of assists, which sparked ardent fan support for him to take over as Portugal’s new leader. A new age in Portuguese football appeared to begin at the Estadio Algarve, with Fernandes leading the charge and the team to greater heights.
One fan shared; “I don’t want to hear anybody talk about Ronaldo carrying Portugal again. Bruno Fernandes is the new king.” an article from sportskeeda.com shared.
Portugal secured their best victory ever without their top scorer, putting their supremacy over the world of football on full display. In their perfect six-game winning streak in Group J, they have scored an astounding 24 goals while allowing none.
Roberto Martinez’s team has a five-point advantage over Slovakia, who recently lost 1-0 to Portugal, and if they defeat Slovakia on October 13 and Luxembourg loses in Iceland, they might qualify for Germany’s finals with three games remaining. Portugal’s unrelenting quest for football glory never ceases to astound.
How has Cristiano Ronaldo performed for Portugal since the FIFA World Cup in 2022?
Cristiano Ronaldo has experienced a fantastic comeback under Roberto Martinez after a forgettable FIFA World Cup in 2022. With five goals in two games, the 38-year-old star, now playing for Al-Nassr, has exploded onto the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying scene.
His Martinez period began with a brilliant brace in Portugal’s 4-0 victory over Liechtenstein, and it was followed by another brilliant double in a commanding 6-0 triumph against Luxembourg. Ronaldo seemed to have found the fountain of youth under Martinez’s helm, rekindling Portugal’s expectations for future greatness.
In Portugal’s 3-0 triumph over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cristiano Ronaldo went scoreless. However, he quickly recovered and scored the game-winning goal in his 200th international match, a 1-0 victory over Iceland. Sadly, he was unable to participate in the Luxembourg game because of a yellow card he received during a 1-0 victory over Slovakia. A rollercoaster of highs and lows continues to characterize Ronaldo’s worldwide travels.
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