Portugal Crushes Armenia 5-0: Ronaldo Nets Record-Breaking Brace in Dominant Display

Portugal delivered a masterclass in attacking football tonight, demolishing Armenia 5-0 in their UEFA Nations League Group A opener at the Estádio da Luz.

The victory was a statement of intent from Roberto Martínez’s side, but all eyes were on Cristiano Ronaldo, who etched his name further into football immortality with a stunning brace that pushed his international goal tally to an unprecedented 135.

Ronaldo, the 40-year-old Al-Nassr forward, struck first in the 22nd minute. It was a goal of pure class, reminiscent of his prime Real Madrid days, and one that sent the home crowd into raptures.

João Cancelo who scored the third goal, dedicated his goal to Diogo Jota by doing his trademark goa l celebration, sat cross-legged, holding a video game controller.

There were more fireworks, this time very early in the second half as Ronaldo was quick to unleash a thunderous strike from outside the box to get the second goal.

That strike not only extended Portugal’s lead but also marked Ronaldo’s 135th goal for the Seleção – surpassing the previous all-time international scoring record he shared with Iran’s Ali Daei since 2021.

With this brace, Ronaldo now stands alone as the greatest goalscorer in men’s international football history.”It’s an honor, but it’s about the team,” Ronaldo said post-match, his trademark humility shining through amid the celebrations.

“These records are special, but winning with Portugal is what drives me. Tonight was for the fans and for the badge.

Joao Felix was also on the spotlight as he bagged a brace as his form has peaked since moving to Al Nassr.

Armenia, ranked 94th in the world, struggled to contain Portugal’s relentless wave of attacks.

Their coach, Aleksandr Petrosyan, acknowledged the gulf in class: “Portugal are world-class. We learned a lot, but tonight was tough.

This emphatic win puts Portugal top of Group A with three points, setting up intriguing clashes with Denmark and Serbia later in the campaign.

For Ronaldo, though, it’s another milestone in a career already bursting with them, a reminder that even at 40, the GOAT shows no signs of slowing down.