Portugal advances to the quarterfinals thanks to a Ronaldo double.
With a decisive victory over Poland, Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible bicycle kick propelled Portugal to the quarterfinals of the Nations League.
Ronaldo acrobatically scored his second goal of the game at the far post as Portugal led 4-0 in the closing minutes.
Rafael Leao started the scoring with a header in the first half.
And Portugal scored all five goals in a strong second half performance.
After Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior fouled the home team inside the box.
The hosts were given a penalty kick, which Ronaldo coolly despatched down the middle.
After Chelsea winger Pedro Neto completed the victory with a strong shot inside the near post.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes grabbed a magnificent third, sending a furious strike in off the underside of the bar.
Dominik Marczuk gave Poland a late consolation goal, but it could not stop the Portugal supporters from celebrating after their incredible second-half performance.
Ronaldo now has five goals in five Nations League games, and the two goals he scored maintained his strong play in the competition.
Portugal advances to the advances as Group A1 champions as a result of the win, whereas Poland is eliminated.
