In a thrilling day of Nations League action, Cristiano Ronaldo made history by scoring his 133rd international goal to lead Portugal to a 3-1 victory over Poland. The 39-year-old superstar found the back of the net after Rafael Leão's shot hit the post, adding to Bernardo Silva's earlier goal.
After a goal drought at the European Championship, Ronaldo has now scored in three consecutive Nations League matches, showcasing his enduring talent. Portugal coach Roberto Martínez praised his team's performance and highlighted the strong defensive display against Poland's attacking duo.
Portugal currently leads Group A1 with nine points, while Croatia sits in second place with six points after a comeback win against Scotland. Scotland's equalizer was controversially ruled out by VAR, denying them a point in the match.
Meanwhile, Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Denmark, with midfielder Martín Zubimendi shining in place of the injured Rodri. Zubimendi's powerful volley sealed the win for Spain, who now have seven points in Group A4 as the defending Nations League champions.
In other Nations League results, Serbia defeated Switzerland 2-0, Kosovo won 2-1 against Lithuania, and Romania triumphed 3-0 over Cyprus. Northern Ireland played out a goalless draw with Belarus, while Bulgaria was held to a 0-0 stalemate at home by Luxembourg.
Overall, the Nations League matches provided fans with exciting moments and standout performances, setting the stage for further thrilling encounters in the competition.
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