Cristiano Ronaldo has once again etched his name in the annals of football history by scoring his 900th career goal during Portugal’s Nations League match against Croatia. The milestone goal came in the 34th minute, helping Portugal secure a 2-1 victory in Lisbon.
The Historic Goal
On September 5, 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo reached an unprecedented milestone by scoring his 900th career goal. The 39-year-old forward netted the goal in the 34th minute of the match against Croatia at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. The goal was a result of a precise cross from Nuno Mendes, which Ronaldo converted with ease, leaving Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic with no chance.
Career Breakdown
Ronaldo’s 900 goals are spread across his illustrious career with several top clubs and the national team. Here’s a breakdown:
- Sporting Lisbon: 5 goals
- Manchester United: 145 goals
- Real Madrid: 450 goals
- Juventus: 101 goals
- Al-Nassr: 68 goals
- Portugal: 131 goals
Match Summary
The match itself was a thrilling encounter. Diogo Dalot opened the scoring for Portugal in the 7th minute. Ronaldo’s milestone goal then doubled the lead in the 34th minute. However, Croatia managed to pull one back through a Dalot own-goal in the 41st minute, making it 2-1. Despite Croatia’s efforts, Portugal held on to secure the victory.
The match also featured a duel between two veterans, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Both players, former teammates at Real Madrid, are nearing the end of their careers but continue to perform at the highest level. Modric, who will turn 39 soon, couldn’t overshadow Ronaldo’s historic night.
