Ronaldo Hits Another Brace for Portugal : The iconic Cristiano Ronaldo scored his second consecutive brace of the 2024 Euro qualification tournament as Portugal run riot against minnows Luxembourg spanking them by 6-0 on Sunday during Match-Day Two of the 2024 Euro qualification.
The 38-year old striker opened the scoring in the 9th minute thanks an assist by PSG left-back Nuno Mendes.
Chelsea’s Joao Felix then made it 2-0 in the 15th , Bernado Silva of Manchester City made it 3-0 in the 18th minute before the great Ronaldo netted for the second time in the game in the 31st as Portugal closed the first half at 4-0.
It was the second brace in a row for Ronaldo after the one he registered against Liechtenstein on March 23rd.
Two more goals followed in the second period through FC Porto midfield maestro Otavio in the 77th minute before AC Milan striker Rafael Leao sealed the demolition exercise with his 88th minute strike.
Portugal thus lead the Group J standings with 6 points in two matches played having scored 10 goals without conceding any
The goals were the 121st and 122nd in 198 international matches for the legendary footballer , Ronaldo currently plying his professional trade in Saudi Arabia.
On 122 goals , it means the Manchester United and Real Madrid great has more goals than the second , third and fourth all-time top scorers combined of the Portugal national team. Incredibly insane.
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