Portugal are all set to face Slovakia in the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers match on Friday, October 13 at Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal. Portugal enters this match after a massive 9-0 triumph over Luxembourg in September. On the other hand, Slovakia are also coming into this fixture with a 3-0 win over Liechtenstein. Portugal are in a very comfortable position on the points table as they sit at the top with 18 points from six matches. Slovakia are also closing in to qualify for the UEFA Euro 2024 as they sit at second spot with four wins from their six matches. Portugal vs Slovakia Live Streaming Online, UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Get Match Free Telecast Time in IST and TV Channels To Watch Football Match in India
In September's international break, Ronaldo only participated in the 1-0 victory away to Slovakia, but he failed to score in that match. However, due to a string of yellow cards, he was ineligible for the following game, where Portugal won 9-0 against Luxembourg at home.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Portugal vs Slovakia UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers Match?
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start in the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers match against Slovakia, after missing the last match against Luxembourg due to suspension. In an attempt to officially seal the top spot to qualify for the UEFA Euro 2024, Roberto Martinez called-up Ronaldo in an already star-studded lineup for this international break. Ronaldo will be vying to score his 124th international goal representing the Portugal National Team. Ronaldo will most likely wear the captain's armband when he lines up against Slovakia.
Cristiano Ronaldo has always been a top performer for Portugal. He has already scored five goals in the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers and is now the third-highest joint goal scorer along with England's Harry Kane and Switzerland's Zeki Amdouni, both on five goals as well.
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