Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 900th purpose of his exceptional profession on Thursday as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in Lisbon of their first sport of the UEFA Nations League.

Ronaldo, 39, turned in a Nuno Mendes cross within the thirty fourth minute of the match on the Estadio da Luz to achieve the landmark.

He appeared emotional as he celebrated the purpose, his 131st in a Portugal shirt. Half of his targets have been scored for Real Madrid, with the rest unfold throughout his spells at Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United and present membership Al-Nassr.

Diogo Dalot’s purpose had put Portugal in entrance early on earlier than Ronaldo netted, with a Dalot own-goal decreasing the deficit earlier than the break.

The groups are in Group A1 of the most recent version of the Nations League together with Poland and Scotland.

Portugal host Scotland in Lisbon on Sunday.