The cast led by Roberto Martínez prevailed 6-0 and have six points from two games, remaining the leader of their group. The Al-Nassr striker scored twice, reaching 122 goals for his side.
Cristiano Ronaldo remember your best days in the duel against Luxembourg. The Portuguese striker was the big figure in the rout of the Lusitanians during the Qualifiers for Euro 2024. With the 6-0 of the CR7 workforce, they are installed at the top of group J.
Half an hour was enough for those led by Roberto Martínez to settle the matter. It was Al-Nassr’s shooter who scored first. A cross from the right was pivoted by Nundo Mendes, who propelled her into the goalscoring position, who only had to push her to make it 1-0. With his left foot, and almost without realizing it, he surpassed goalkeeper Anthony Moris.
The Portuguese side didn’t show great intensity, but with the good footing of their midfielders and the certainty of their forwards, that would be enough to sweep the rivals away. Six minutes after the first, Joao Felix rose. An accurate header from the Chelsea footballer was insurmountable for the keeper. An action whose merit goes to Bernardo Silva, who launched a precise ball into the area.
Only 180 seconds passed for the Manchester City man to print his name on the scoreboard, also with a bang. Now the audience led by Joao Palinha. In the air, Portugal took advantage of all the defensive licenses of Luxembourg, who could not clear the multiple crosses that reached the surface.
The icing on the first half would be the work of Cristiano Ronaldo . The former Real Madrid would not miss a nice pass from Bruno Fernandes, who left him alone against the goalkeeper, to overtake him. It was his 122nd goal with his country’s jersey, the eleventh against the Luxembourg team.
With this result came the rest and the complement, frankly, was abundant. Portugal lost ground, but the hosts couldn’t do anything wrong. At no time did they hurt goalkeeper Rui Patricio. The headlines, with assured results, made no effort to increase. Maybe if they pressed the accelerator, the marker would be even more expressive.
In fact, a reflection of that is that those who came in used their minutes on the pitch to show they were an option. At 75 minutes, Rafael Leao and Otavio entered the field to rest Bruno Fernandes and Joao Félix. Just two minutes on the pitch was enough for the two who joined the team to show off.
A big attack by Leao in the left sector was finished off by Otavio. The first centered with extraordinary precision for the attack of his partner, who led in a beautiful way, despite his height of 1.72. A header hit the post which signified the fifth celebration of the day. Then, five minutes from the end, The aforementioned Leao could have his hug, but goalkeeper Moris said no when he saved a penalty shot. However, the kudos would still come, when the midfielder gets his revenge.
At 87′ he received in midfield and went to claim the goal until the conversion. The staff was played and he came out, leaving three rivals on the road. He had the option of touching it to a partner, but he chose to have his personal revenge.
With the consummate 6-0, Portugal ranks first in its area. Accumulate six units in two games, with nine goals for and none against. Slovakia is in second place. Luxembourg, for its part, adds a point in this qualifying round for Euro 2024.
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