Ronaldo's unforgettable night: Three records and a semifinal win
Cristiano Ronaldo, in his role as captain of the Portugal national team, led his squad to the semifinals of the UEFA Nations League. The return match against Denmark in Lisbon was an unforgettable experience for him for three reasons. It will remain a memorable occasion in his life.
The Portugal national team entered the return match in the UEFA Nations League without the best spirits. The Portuguese lost 1-0 in the first match, following a goal by Rasmus Hojlund, who mimicked Cristiano Ronaldo's signature celebration after scoring.
The day before the rematch, during a press conference, the captain of the Portugal national team expressed, "But I hope tomorrow he can see my celebration." And indeed, that’s what happened, although it didn’t start smoothly. In just the 6th minute, CR7 missed a penalty, but his team ultimately won 5-2, and he scored one of the goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo will remember the match against Denmark forever
The Portuguese will remember not only the victory from this match day. Before the game, Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured with a certificate for breaking the Guinness World Record for the most victories with a national team in history. The certificate displayed the number "132," but after the triumph, the count increased to 133.
Another noteworthy and memorable fact for Cristiano Ronaldo is that the victory over Denmark marked his 840th career win. No other player has achieved this more times.
The third reason why this match was special for the captain of the Portugal national team is the fact that he scored his 929th career goal. Moreover, he currently leads the scoring standings in the current UEFA Nations League edition with six goals and one assist. In the tournament's semifinals, Portugal will face Germany, and in the other match, Spain will play against France.
