Ronaldo Returns With Double To Seal Portugal's 3-0 Win Over Ireland In Euro 2024 Warm-Up

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his international return as Portugal completed their Euro 2024 preparations with a 3-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in Aveiro. Roberto Martinez's side had faced a setback with a 2-1 loss against Croatia on Saturday but bounced back convincingly at Aveiro Municipal Stadium.

Joao Felix opened the scoring after just 18 minutes, setting the tone for a dominant first half. Ronaldo was denied by the woodwork in this one-sided half against John O'Shea's visitors. However, the Portuguese star would not be stopped after the interval.

Ronaldo curled in a fine strike in the 50th minute before adding a second soon after, sealing a dominant win for Portugal. This performance comes just a week before Portugal's Euro 2024 opener against Czechia.

Que venha o Europeu! #PORIRL | 3-0 | #PartilhaAPaixo #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/AwLpBQXDfS

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) June 11, 2024

Data Debrief: Ronaldo Stars Again

Ronaldo stole the headlines with his 129th and 130th goals for his country. He had already broken the Saudi Pro League's single-season scoring record in the campaign just gone. The Portugal talisman was at his best here, scoring twice from just 0.49 expected goals (xG), his personal tally marginally higher than the 0.48 xG for O'Shea's side.