Every international break seems to be the place where Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirms its greatness. At 39, the Portuguese striker continues to make history with memorable performances, the latter in a key match to determine the direction of Portugal in the League of Nationswhere he led the Portuguese team in a resounding 5-1 victory against Poland.
Beyond the scoreboard, what marked the evening at the Estadio do Dragão was aChilean goal which, in addition to being a work of art, took his record as top scorer for national teams to 136 goals in 217 matches. Bestial.
With this match and his sensational overhead kick with which he scored a double, Cristiano Ronaldo Not only did he reaffirm his scoring ability, but he added another achievement to his already impressive collection of records. With 132 victories, he surpasses Sérgio Ramos as the footballer with the most victories in the history of national team football.
Additionally, he continues to be the player with the most international caps (217) and the top scorer in competitions of national teams, bringing this figure to 136 goals. All thanks to his double from the penalty spot and that last bicycle kick for the momentary 5-0 (5-1), which leaves no doubt that age is just a number for the Portuguese .
Stop it, Cristiano Ronaldo.
– TC (@totalcristiano) November 15, 2024
Portugalthat the Spaniard has been leading for months Roberto Martinezhad to secure their place in the quarter-finals as group leader, with a victory against Polandwho could not count this time without its big star, Robert Lewandowski.
The first half showed a dull and uncreative Portuguese team, at the level of a Poland without big ideas. However, the entry of Vitinha in the second half, he revolutionized the game, and the spectacle did not take long to arrive, especially in the final phases with the spectacle of Christian.
The score opens in the 59th minute with a goal of Rafael Léãowho combined speed and precision to finish with a header after an assist from Nunon mendes. Therefore, Portugal He finds his rhythm and victory begins to take shape. In the 72nd minute, Cristiano Ronaldo He extended the lead from the penalty spot, executing a subtle Panenka-style shot that drew applause from fans.
Undefeated at two quarters! 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/qBz58DCXew
-Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 15, 2024
Bruno Fernandes And Pedro Neto They joined the party with goals in the 80th and 83rd minutes respectively. But the highlight came in the 87th minute: the spectacular bicycle kick from Christianafter a precise passage of Vitinhawho closed the evening with the fifth Portuguese goal. The maneuver recalls his famous goal with the Real Madrid at Juventus in the Champions League.
At 39 years old, Christian He never ceases to surprise, accumulating record after record and demonstrating that, for him, age is just a number. His great Chilean goal not only will be remembered as one of the best of his career, but as another glorious chapter in the story of a player who seems to have no limits, no matter the years that pass.
