The Real Madrid forward netted for his country for the first time since last June in an improved performance that will bring optimism for Fernando Santos' side ahead of the Euros.
LEIRIA, Portugal — A happier evening for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. Four nights after missing a penalty in the disappointing defeat at home to Bulgaria, the Real Madrid forward turned in a captain's performance as Fernando Santos' side beat Belgium. It was much, much better.
Portugal and Belgium were supposed to be playing this friendly fixture in Brussels, but the match was switched to Leiria after the horrific attacks last Tuesday.