Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal qualify for Euro 2024

Portugal skipper, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as they beat Slovakia 3-2 to qualify for Euro 2024 on Friday.

The Al Nassr striker converted a penalty in the first half and a tap-in after the break.

The Portuguese have made it seven wins from seven matches in Group J. They have 21 points which ensures them a top-two finish.

Slovakia are eight points back in second, two ahead of Luxembourg who drew 1-1 in Iceland.

Ten minutes from time, however, the game was back on as Stanislav Lobotka let fly from outside the area and buried the ball in the top corner.

Portugal should have sealed it late on but Diogo Jota was denied by the outstanding Dubravka but the hosts had done enough to stamp their ticket for the Euros.