Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning double as Portugal comfortably defeated the Republic of Ireland 3-0 in a Euro 2024 warm-up match in Aveiro.
Joao Felix opened the scoring with a curled effort in the first half, before Ronaldo’s unstoppable strike and sweeping finish sealed the win. Portugal’s dominant performance was the perfect send-off before their Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic.
The Republic of Ireland, under interim manager John O’Shea, struggled to contain Portugal’s attacking prowess, with Ronaldo’s magic proving too much to handle. The win boosts Portugal’s confidence ahead of the Euros, while Ireland looks to find a permanent manager before their next match against England in September.
