He was only 19 at the time and was still just considered a flashy winger with little in the way of physical strength. Greece, 2004Įuro 2004 group stage Portugal were stunned by shock eventual champions Greece in the opening game of Euro 2004 on home soil, yet it was a game that produced Ronaldo’s first senior international goal. Portugal later went on to win the final against Netherlands and lift a second international trophy in three years.
UEFA Nations League semi-final Ronaldo’s hat-trick goal against Switzerland in June 2019 sealed Portugal’s place in the first ever UEFA Nations League final by wrapping up a 3-1 win that wasn’t secure until late on.Jus It was a classic counterattacking goal, which featured trademark Ronaldo stepovers to beat the last defender, cut inside and fire low across goal. Ronaldo used stepovers to create space for the shot / Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images
