Cristiano Ronaldo cut out a frustrated figure as his side could not prevail against 52nd-ranked Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday in the Nations League 2024. Portugal dominated the possession and expectedly recorded more shots as well but failed to get on the scoresheet. As a result, a 0-0 stalemate ensued.
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Having scored on four occasions in the tournament already, Cristiano Ronaldo was a major favourite to collect more goals under his sleeve against Scotland. However, the Portuguese superstar looked out of sorts and could not find the back of the net. A visibly frustrated Ronaldo threw his arms as the referee blew the final whistle. The draw might have eluded Portugal from attaining two more points, but they still stand firm at the top in the Group A standings of the Nations League 2024.
Aside from Portugal’s inability to score, Ronaldo’s mis-control on one occasion was also noted and highlighted by the commentators during the match.
Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew was on the mic along with Andy Bargh.
Witnessing Ronaldo missing a pass, Bargh said “There’s a hole in his boot!”
Mulgrew then replied to Bargh:
“Don’t often see that from Ronaldo, eh? Starting a motorbike! I did it plenty of times but you don’t see it from him.”
Cristiano Ronaldo has been on a goal-scoring spree lately. The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner is usual on the scoresheet for both club and country. He recently breached the enormous 900-goal mark in the process Hence, the game against Scotland has come as an odd event. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are expected to redeem themselves from this result soon. This window of National duty has concluded. Portugal will return to action on November 16 against Poland in matchday 5 of the Nations League.
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