Cristiano Ronaldo extends the triumphant performance with his 128th international goal against Liechtenstein. Portugal maintained their perfect winning record after the ninth game in the 2024 Euro qualifiers. However, Ronaldo encountered a notable altercation with the rival defender before making it to the scoresheet in the match.

Previously, Portugal’s boss, Roberto Martinez, hinted that CR7 might start off the bench in this game. The news raised eyebrows among soccer fans, who depended on other stars to lead the attack. However, Ronaldo ended such speculation after starting the game and cementing his influence on the national squad. Yet, there were some boiling points!

What took place between the rival defender and Cristiano Ronaldo during the game?

The Los Blancos legend secured the top spot as the leading scorer of the Euro qualifiers, matching Romelu Lukaku with ten goals. However, Liechtenstein posed a formidable challenge for CR7 to reach this milestone during the game. In the match, Lars Traber, the Liechtenstein defender, was clearly obstructing Ronaldo within the penalty area.

A video clip confirmed the 23-year-old defender made efforts to limit the space for the Al Nassr star. Traber aimed to prevent Ronaldo from capitalizing on scoring opportunities during the game. It seemed as if Ronaldo appeared to wrestle while trying to surpass the defenders in the game.

However, the rival defender’s efforts were not exemplary to stop the Portuguese maestro from scoring in the match. Ronaldo raked up his 128th international goal at Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz. After scoring the goal, he did his infamous ‘Siuuu’ celebration, to the delight of the fans. Now, let’s dig deep into Portugal’s performance against Liechtenstein in this ninth group-stage game of the 2024 Euro qualifiers.

Portugal continues their winning spree in the qualifiers

After consecutive wins in the group fixtures, Portugal has already secured a place in Euro 2024 held in Germany. CR7’s side dominated against Liechtenstein to continue their emphatic form until the final match. Portugal reached 27 points after nailing a 2-0 victory against the 200th-ranked nation. Cristiano Ronaldo hit the post and then scored at the 46th-minute mark from Diogo Jota’s through ball to take the lead in the match.

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Joao Cancelo scored the second goal in the 57th minute with a curling strike to secure the qualifier match. Meanwhile, Ronnie notched his 46th goal of the year, showcasing his resounding impact even in the twilight of his career. Soccer fans anticipate witnessing such a performance from the veteran star in Portugal’s final clash in the qualifiers against Iceland on November 20.

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