Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo bags another record in Portugal’s win over Turkey
The Selecao secured a place in the second round of the competition in style, with a game to spare
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered an impressive performance for Portugal in their 3-0 victory over Turkey in their second match of the 2024 European Championship.
The Selecao secured a place in the second round of the competition in style, with a game to spare, thanks to a professional performance.
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for Portugal in the 21st minute, followed by a comical own goal from Turkish defender Akaydin, making it 2-0 seven minutes later.
Ronaldo once again demonstrated his greatness by unselfishly setting up Bruno Fernandes for the third goal, thereby becoming the player with the most assists in the competition’s history.
He has now recorded eight assists in the competition since making his debut in 2004.
Ronaldo is also the highest goal scorer in the history of the competition with 14 goals.
Most assists in Euros
Cristiano Ronaldo - Portugal - 8
Karel Poborský - Czechia - 8
Cesc Fabregas - Spain - 5
Bastian Schweinsteiger - 5
Arjen Robben - 5
Most goals in Euros
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - 15 goals
Michel Platini (France) - 9 goals
Antoine Griezmann (France) - 7 goals
Alan Shearer (England) - 7 goals
Alvaro Morata (Spain) - 7 goals
He is also the oldest player to record an assist at the age of 39 years and 138 days.
The 2016 champions are guaranteed to finish top of Group of F after winning their first two games against Czechia and Turkey.
Ronaldo and his teammates will be eyeing to get the maximum points in their last group game against Georgia on Wednesday.
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