Portugal - Luxembourg is the first competitive match the portuguese NT play in José Alvalade stadium since 2013 (and first match since 2015). It’s no surprise the stadium is sold out: Ronaldo, a product of Sporting CP’s youth academy, returns home to play a poor Luxembourg side.
Ronaldo’s numbers for Juventus are not what they used to be, but he’s in good physical shape and getting the hang of Sarriball. Meanwhile his NT form is as good as ever. Last two matches, away from home, he scored vs Serbia and a poker vs Lithuania. Furthermore, his chemistry with Bernardo Silva has improved as it seems the City player is finally more in sync with his off the ball movement.
Portuguese newspapers today all allude to the fact that Ronaldo is 2 goals away from a 700 goal career tally. Even Corriere dello Sport’s cover is “CR700”. This fact is surely on his mind and he’ll want to take the opportunity to reach such a mythical milestone at home.
William Carvalho was a key player in the last few matches and his tidy vertical passing will be missed today, but Fernando Santos may take the opportunity and play a more offensive midfield.
Cristiano Ronaldo over 1.5 @ 2.05
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