In the match between Portugal and Denmark, Cristiano Ronaldo won a penalty but missed it. However, he still withstood the pressure and scored the equalizing goal for the team in the 72nd minute, keeping Portugal's hopes of advancing alive, which was ultimately realized.
Since Portugal lost 0-1 to Denmark in the first leg, and Denmark's Manchester United forward, Hojlund, celebrated with a SIU gesture in front of Ronaldo after scoring, the Portuguese superstar carried a significant amount of pressure in this game, especially after missing the penalty. Nevertheless, he finally scored another goal for the national team. After scoring, Ronaldo performed his classic SIU celebration, which was like giving an 'answer ball'.
At the age of 40 years, 1 month, and 18 days, Ronaldo became the second player over 40 to score for the Portuguese national team after Pepe. Moreover, this is his 22nd consecutive year scoring for the national team, making him the first in the football world and definitely setting an insurmountable milestone.
Ronaldo played 92 minutes in this game, contributing 1 goal, 1 penalty won, and 1 penalty missed. Statistically, he had 6 shots with 5 on target, provided 1 key pass, and lost the ball 10 times. After the game, he also posted on social media, saying, 'What a wonderful night! Portugal!'.
Portugal will face Germany in the upcoming semi - finals, and then the winner between Spain and France. It is currently unclear whether he will appear on the field of the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. But at least it is certain that he can still strive for the championship of the UEFA Nations League with the Portuguese national team.
