Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 901st career goal to win Portugal's UEFA Nations League contest against Scotland 2-1 on Sunday evening and spark wild celebrations in Lisbon.
Match Report
The 39-year-old superstar moved into the 900 club with a goal against Croatia earlier in the week and again showing his prowess when facing a confident Scotland side.
Two of Ronaldo's former Manchester United team-mates opened the scoring with Bruno Fernandes giving the hosts the lead only for Scott McTominay to pull Scotland level.
Ronaldo then saw out the match by prodding home an 87th-minute winner that sparked ecstasy inside the ground as Portugal pushed hard to avoid a draw.
A blistering run by AC Milan star Rafael Leao was followed by a deep cross into the box that initially avoided a mob of competing players before dropping at the feet of Ronaldo who finished first time with ease.
He then quickly ran off celebrating with his national team colleagues who mobbed the Real Madrid and Man United legend who struck his iconic siuuu celebration for the baying crowd.
Ronaldo had started the match on the bench as Portugal boss Roberto Martinez sought to rest him before calling the veteran into action when the match was level at 1-1.
Scotland were unable to fightback in the game's dying embers as they slumped to a second consecutive defeat in the space of three days.
Ronaldo's strike is the first in his bid to reach 1000 career goals after previously outlining his plans to achieve the record-breaking number despite being in the twilight years of his career.
'Only me and the people around me know how difficult it is to work daily to be physically and psychologically well and reach goal 900,' said Ronaldo following his first strike since June, which extended his record international haul to 131.
'It's a unique milestone in my career and it was with a lot of emotion I celebrated that goal. It represents a lot.
'It was the number I wanted to achieve for a long time and I knew I would achieve it because, as I continue to play, it would happen naturally.
'I already won two trophies for Portugal, something I really wanted. Whatever comes next is spectacular.'
And, he added: 'I dreamed of this and I have more dreams.'
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
6' GOAL! Scott McTominay opens the score away vs Portugal! Portugal 0-1 Scotland
9' Leao's shot struck the side netting!
19' Leão's shot saved by the goalkeeper!
23' Leão passes to the middle but Jota shoots just high!
31' Jota's header was saved by the keeper despite Bruno's great pass!
37' Mendes's long shot from outside the box hits the post and doesn't score!
43' Leão's long shot also hits the post!
46' Ronaldo on the pitch!
54' GOAL! What a goal by Bruno Fernandes from outside the box! Portugal 1-1 Scotland
56' Ronaldo's shot misses the target!
67' Jota's shot was blocked by the keeper!
77' Highlight from Portugal vs Scotland
83' Highlight from Portugal vs Scotland
87' GOAL! Ronaldo gives Portugal the lead in minute 88! Portugal 2-1 Scotland
Line-ups
Portugal XI: Semedo, Bruno Fernandes, João Palhinha, Ruben Dias, Bernardo, Jota, Diogo Costa, Pedro Neto, Leao, Nuno Mendes, António Silva
Subs: Ronaldo, Rui Silva, Jose Sa, Neves, Dalot, Trincão, Felix, Pedro Gonçalves, João Neves, Tiago Santos, Renato Veiga, Geovany Quenda
Scotland XI: McLean, Hanley, Gunn, Robertson, McGinn, Ryan Christie, Scott McKenna, Anthony Ralston, Lyndon Dykes, McTominay, Gilmour
Subs: Zander Clark, Lawrence Shankland, Ryan Gauld, John Souttar, Lewis Morgan, Ryan Porteous, Jon McCracken, Josh Doig, Connor Barron, Max Johnston, Ben Doak, Tommy Conway
chris_lamboo
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The greatest goalscorer, the greatest winger, the greatest aerial player, the greatest athlete, the greatest mentality, the most complete player, the most entertaining player, the most generous & unselfish player outside the pitch, the best football player in the history, CR7 The king Goat 🐐🔥❤🤩
Cartermatic
291
901 for the greatest of all time.... SUIIIII
lillyboi
244
99 goals to gooo!! We are on a mission 😂😂😂⚽️⚽️😇😍🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mullerpelly
218
Still super sup at the age of 39 The man who make football more popular Your name will never be forgotten 🐐🐐❤️
FootballChief
197
There is FIFA goat, and There is the REAL GOAT.
lyfofMohbad123
160
Name me a player with 900 goals and I will name you 200 players with world cup
olagbendeVictor
150
If I die bury me with Ronaldo Jersey because I will comeback
Yirajang
148
The king of football
Kings2002
116
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you a 39 years and 7 months old CR901.. SIMPLY ASTONISHING, AGEING LIKE A FINE WINE 🍷🍷🍷🍷
gallasyommy
82
All scorers today has played for Manchester United From Tominay to Bruno and Ronaldo
Mullerpelly
76
99 Goals to go the lord of football 🧊❤️
henrychirwa40
74
Siuuuuuuuuu 🐐🔥 now I can sleep well 😴🥱
fuwbdnoprt
66
Felix ruin ronaldo's great assist😭
ahmedyanaal18
54
Cr7 at it again 🐐
Leeadioy
43
it was always him, it is still him and it will always be him CR901
Bally898
37
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Rodbcltz
12
Name me a player with 900 goals and I will name you 200 players with world cup
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name me a player with 6 ballon Dors Name me a player with 7 ballon Dors Name me a player with 8 ballon Dors 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
KANNEHFOMBA
9
Na why we dae call m GOAT 🐐
Manchester10Lax
8
Happy birthday to you Bruno Fernandes
supbmosuy
8
let's enjoy every moment.., because we will never see some one like him again forever 😍🥰💙❤
Honsheyi
8
Its Goal number 901 for the Goat 🐐