this tuesday again Cristiano Ronaldo’s fate is intertwined with that of Spain. He is another CR7, at the lowest moment, after a summer in which he fought until the end to leave Manchester United for a team where he could play in the Champions League. The Portugal captain played only 8 games in the Old Trafford team, only 3 of them as a starter. But, as many winners of five Ballon d’Ors are like this, no doubt the fans of his country are expecting his best version against Spain, when, thanks to the 0-4 against the Czech Republic and the defeat of La Roja against Switzerland (1-2). the unbeaten run was enough to send Portugal into the Final Four of the Nations League. Even in the role played by CR7.
And only one goal has been scored so far this season: Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, scored a goal on September 15 in the Europa League at home to Sheriff (0-2). At the Eden stadium in Prague, the man who played for Real Madrid between 2009 and 2018 seemed unhappy. at the end of the game, crestfallen.
CR7 was the star on Saturday against the Czech Republic in a triple game but not for his ‘targets’, as he did not score in the Portuguese’s 0-4. This was due to the crash he suffered against Czech goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik.
Bleeding profusely, Cristiano Ronaldo was treated by medical services and was able to continue. Protagonist because he made a penalty with his hand that Patrik Schick missed. And the former Madrid player assisted Diogo Jota for the fourth and final goal in Prague.
This is Cristiano Ronaldo who will face Spain on Tuesday in Braga. If they do not lose, Portugal will qualify for the Final Four of the Nations League and will be able to aim to win it for the second time, after winning the first edition.
The truth is that Cristiano Ronaldo, author of 190 ‘goals’ with Portugal and accumulator of records, has only scored 3 goals for the senior Spanish team throughout his career. Together: the hat trick on June 15, 2018 in the World Cup group stage of Russia (3-3, Pula responded with a brace from Diego Costa and a goal from Nacho.
Source: La Verdad
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