Ronaldo’s Late Goal Sinks Scotland in Heartbreaking Nations League Loss

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a late blow to Scotland, scoring the decisive goal in Portugal’s 2-1 victory in the Nations League, continuing Scotland’s troubling run of form.

Scotland started the match strongly, taking an unexpected lead in the seventh minute with a Scott McTominay header. The visitors showed resilience, holding off Portugal’s 16 first-half shots with a determined defensive performance.

However, their lead slipped away after the break when a mistake by goalkeeper Angus Gunn allowed Bruno Fernandes’ long-range effort to find the net. Ronaldo, introduced at half-time, hit the post twice before finally scoring his 901st career goal, finishing off a precise cross from Nuno Mendes.

This loss, following a defeat to Poland earlier in the week, extends Scotland’s winless streak to eight competitive games, the longest in their history. Despite their struggles, Scotland’s performances in this international window showed promise, although they remain at the bottom of their group after Croatia’s narrow 1-0 victory over Poland.