Cristiano Ronaldo endured a rollercoaster night in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash against Denmark, missing a penalty in the early minutes before playing a key role in his team’s 5-2 extra-time victory.
The Portugal captain, fresh off receiving a Guinness World Record for the most international wins (132 in 217 appearances), had the chance to put his side ahead from the spot.
However, his tame effort was comfortably saved by Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, prompting immediate criticism from fans, with some calling it the “worst penalty ever.”
Despite this setback, Portugal fought back, overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit to win 5-3 on aggregate. Francisco Trincão and Gonçalo Ramos delivered standout performances, helping Portugal push the game into extra time, where they dominated Denmark. Ronaldo eventually found the net in the 72nd minute, sealing his redemption after the early miss.
Portugal now advances to the semifinals, where they will face Germany in June. Ronaldo’s penalty miss stole early headlines, however, his leadership and Portugal’s resilience ultimately proved decisive in their quest for the Nations League glory.
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