Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating return to Scotland as the Portugal star failed to score during a tense 0-0 draw at Hampden Park in the Nations League. The Scotland national football team, led by a makeshift defense, kept the 39-year-old at bay in his first appearance in Scotland in 16 years, preventing him from adding to his record 906 career goals.
The match followed Ronaldo’s viral waterslide moment at Loch Lomond and a training session at St Mirren's stadium, much to the delight of fans from across the globe. Despite the attention, Ronaldo was unable to break through Scotland's resilient defense, led by veterans Craig Gordon, Grant Hanley, John Souttar, and captain Andy Robertson.
The goalless draw was a significant result for Steve Clarke’s injury-hit squad, marking Scotland's first clean sheet in over a year. It also helped to end their four-match losing streak, offering hope for a potential resurgence in the Nations League.
Clarke praised his defense and goalkeeper, noting the hard work and determination that earned Scotland a well-deserved point against a star-studded Portugal side. Ronaldo’s frustration was evident as he stormed off the pitch at full-time, but Scotland's gritty performance left fans celebrating a solid result.
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