Ronaldo double seals Euro 2024 qualification for Portugal

• Reaches 125 int’l goals

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal edged a 3-2 thriller against Slovakia in Porto on Friday to book their place at Euro 2024.

Ronaldo scored a first-half penalty and a second-half tap-in as the Portuguese made it seven wins from seven matches in Group J.

They have 21 points which ensures them a top-two finish.Slovakia are eight points back in second, two ahead of Luxembourg who drew 1-1 in Iceland.

Portugal got off to a flying start when Ramos rose highest to meet Bruno Fernandes’ cross in the eighth minute, heading the ball down and past Martin Dubravka in the Slovakia goal.