2-1: Portugal start by beating Modric’s Croatia with a historic goal from Cristiano

It was not easy for him Luka Modric’s Croatia (runner-up in the world in Russia 2018 and third in Qatar 2022), but Portugal The current Nations League started this Thursday with a victory over Da Luz (2-1). One of the great heroes is Cristiano Ronaldowho scored the winning goal, in which he made history by reaching 900 in his career, counting at club and national team level. This is the first day of group 1 of League A of the Nations League:

But the path to victory was opened for the Portuguese team Diogo Dalot in the 7th minute In a quick transition from Portugal, Bruno Fernandes warned that Dalot He was unmarked and sent the ball to him. Dalot he finished between the legs of the goalkeeper Croatia, Dominik Livakovic. The connection of Manchester United Bruno Fernandes-Dalot the meeting was restored for those Robert Martinez.

The second objective is CR7. Quite historical. 900 from the former Madrid player, who shot with his right foot from the center of the area after receiving an assist from Nuno Mendes. He fell to the ground Cristiano Ronaldohis hands covered his face, as the gathered Da Luz fans chanted his name.

The former Madrid player has scored 900 goals in 1,238 official matches played, averaging nearly 0.73 goals per match. At club level, CR7 achieved them along with Sporting de Portugal (5), Manchester United (145), Real Madrid (450), Juventus (101) and Al-Nassr (67). In the Portuguese team, 131 so far.

But Croatia He will not give up and close the gap. Amazingly, the same player who scored the team’s first goal scored an own goal. Portugal, Diogo Dalot. It’s the 41st minute. Portugal He had opportunities to increase his advantage, but he was never surprised again. Livakovicin the same way as the group led by Modric can not be defeated Diogo Costa.