Cristiano Ronaldo

In a pivotal UEFA Nations League match, Croatia drew 1-1 with Portugal, ensuring their progression to the quarterfinals. Despite Portugal's early lead through João Félix, Croatia leveled the score in the second half with Josko Gvardiol's crucial goal. The match, played in Split, saw Portugal maintain their unbeaten streak even without Cristiano Ronaldo. Croatia's second-place finish in Group A1 came with a little help from Scotland's victory over Poland.

Portugal will start their 2024 UEFA Nations League campaign with a crucial match against Croatia at the Estádio do Benfica in Lisbon. The Portuguese team, featuring star player Cristiano Ronaldo who is close to a significant career milestone, will face the formidable Croatian squad led by key players Luka Modric and Marcelo Brozovic. This match not only sets the stage for the group stage but also brings anticipation as both teams look to gain an early advantage. With expected lineups highlighting each team's strengths, fans are eager to see how the strategies unfold in this exciting soccer encounter.