Cristiano Ronaldo scored a dramatic late winner as Portugal came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Scotland in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estádio da Luz.
The match saw a strong start from the visitors, with Scott McTominay giving Scotland an early lead with a header in the eighth minute. Despite this early setback, Portugal rallied and began to dominate the game as the match progressed.
Ronaldo, who was brought on at halftime, proved to be the difference-maker by scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute. He finished off a cross from Nuno Mendes to give Portugal the lead. Prior to this, Bruno Fernandes had equalized for Portugal in the 54th minute with a low shot that managed to get past Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
Throughout the match, Portugal dominated possession, although Scotland’s defense managed to hold firm for much of the game until Ronaldo’s late intervention sealed the victory for the hosts.
