Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark.

Portugal booked a spot in the Nations League quarter-finals after a 5-1 win over Poland on home soil. The hosts dominated the match with 70% possession of the ball but it was a frustrating first 45 minutes with zero efforts on target. Instead, Poland hinted at breaking the deadlock with Krzysztof Piątek and Piotr Zieliński impressing.

Portugal roared into the quarter-finals and Spain sealed top spot in their group on Friday of UEFA Nations League Matchday 5.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday (November 15, 2024) to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark.

Portugal sealed a Nations League quarter-final berth after a Cristiano Ronaldo double with a penalty and an overhead kick helped them hammer visiting Poland 5-1 in Group A1 on Friday. Rafael Leao broke the deadlock just before the hour with a header before Ronaldo doubled the lead from the spot in the 72nd minute with a confident strike down the middle of the goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo's superb bicycle kick helps Portugal reach the quarter-finals of the Nations League with a thumping win against Poland.