Nations League: Ronaldo tops the goal-scoring chart!

At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to impress. Thanks to his latest strike against Denmark (5-2) on Sunday, the Portuguese superstar comfortably sits at the top of the Nations League goal-scoring chart with six goals.

Having remained discreet in the first leg, the Seleçao captain seized his chance in the 72nd minute by capitalizing on a ball parried by Kasper Schmeichel.

This crucial goal allowed Portugal to equalize and secure their qualification for the next round.

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Cristiano Ronaldo asserts his supremacy!

Before this match, the tireless Lusitanian striker had already shone against several opponents. He had scored against Croatia, Scotland, and Poland.

In the return match against the Poles, he even stood out with a brace and an assist, confirming his status as an offensive leader.

The competition intensifies

It should be noted that behind CR7, several young talents are trying to keep up. Tim Kleindienst notably has four goals, while Randal Kolo Muani, Jamal Musiala, and Denzel Dumfries each have three goals.

Here is the Nations League goal-scoring chart after the quarter-finals:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 6 goals
2. Tim Kleindienst (Germany): 4 goals
3. Randal Kolo Muani (France): 3 goals
4. Jamal Musiala (Germany): 3 goals
5. Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands): 3 goals

As a reminder, in the semi-final, Portugal will face Germany in what promises to be an exciting clash. Cristiano Ronaldo will have the opportunity to widen the gap at the top of the chart, but his pursuers haven't said their last word. The duel among the competition's top scorers promises a spectacle not to be missed.

Amine Jomni |

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