Portugal vs Scotland LIVE: Ronaldo’s Late Goal Seals 2-1 Comeback Victory in Nations League

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to deliver yet another memorable performance, scoring a late winner as Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Scotland in their Nations League clash on Sunday. The dramatic comeback ensures Portugal maintains their strong start to the tournament.

Early Shock for Portugal

Scotland stunned the Portuguese side early on when Scott McTominay powered in a header just seven minutes into the match, giving the visitors a surprising lead. It marked Scotland’s first goal against Portugal since 1980 and gave them hope of a rare win against the European giants.

Despite Portugal dominating possession, Scotland held firm in the first half, defending resolutely against wave after wave of Portuguese attacks. Angus Gunn, Scotland’s goalkeeper, was particularly impressive, keeping his side in front with several key saves.

Bruno Fernandes Equalises

Portugal continued to press after the break, and in the 54th minute, Bruno Fernandes levelled the score with a superbly struck shot from the edge of the box that Gunn could not keep out. Fernandes’ goal sparked more attacking intent from the hosts as they sought to take full control of the game.

Ronaldo’s Late Heroics

Introduced for the second half, Ronaldo had an immediate impact. After hitting the post with a header, he remained a constant threat in front of goal. In the 88th minute, he capitalised on a perfect cross from Nuno Mendes, tapping in the winner to secure all three points for Portugal. The goal was Ronaldo’s 901st career goal, further cementing his status as one of football’s greatest finishers.

Portugal Tops Group A1

With this victory, Portugal leads Group A1 in the Nations League, having already beaten Croatia in their opening match. Scotland, on the other hand, have suffered two heartbreaking defeats, both coming from late goals.

Portugal will look to build on this strong start as they continue their Nations League campaign, while Scotland will need to regroup after another tough result.