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The Portugal captain was in a celebratory mood after his stunning goal against Poland
Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved why he remains one of football’s greatest icons, delivering a jaw-dropping bicycle kick in Portugal’s 5-1 victory over Poland.
The win not only secured Portugal’s place in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals but also showcased Ronaldo’s brilliance even at the age of 39.
Ronaldo’s spectacular strike shines in Portugal win
Leading Portugal as captain, Ronaldo delivered a masterclass performance, scoring twice in the dominant win.
His first goal came from the penalty spot, extending Portugal’s lead, but it was his second strike—a stunning overhead kick—that stole the headlines.
In the 87th minute, a well-placed cross from Vitinha found Ronaldo in space near the back post and the veteran forward leapt into the air and executed a perfect bicycle kick, sending the ball into the bottom corner past Poland’s goalkeeper.
The moment evoked memories of his iconic overhead kick against Juventus in 2018, proving that even in the twilight of his career, Ronaldo remains capable of producing magic.
Ronaldo reflects as Portugal march forward
Ronaldo’s brilliance wasn’t the only highlight of the match, with teammates Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, and Pedro Neto also finding the net.
Despite a late consolation goal by Poland’s Dominik Marczuk, Portugal's commanding performance helped them advance unbeaten after five games to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League.
After the game, Ronaldo shared his pride on social media, posting, “Invictos a caminho dos quartos!” which translates to “Undefeated on the way to the quarters”
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The post featured images of his incredible goal and jubilant scenes from the team’s celebrations, as they look forward to the knockout rounds of the competition.
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