UEFA Nations League – Result
- Portugal 2-1 Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo bolded his name in the books of history as the first player to score 900 top level career goals.
This was reached in the game as Portugal edged Croatia in a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Nations League.
Ronaldo’s goal on the night equally extended him to a tally of 131 goals for Portugal before he smiled emotionally after the great achievement.
Diogo Dalot gave Portugal an early lead as he found himself in an unfamiliar territory but smartly converted in the seventh minute.
Ronaldo extended Portugal’s lead with a volley to guide home Nuno Mendes’ deed cross in the 34th minute.
Dramatically, Diogo Dalot guided the ball in his net to keep Croatia’s hopes alive before the break.
Portugal are levelled with Poland at three points after playing one game of Group 1 in League A.
Ronaldo’s career goal
- Real Madrid – 450
- Manchester United – 145
- Portugal – 131
- Juventus – 101
- Al-Nasr – 68
- Sporting CP – 5
Total: 900
