Cristiano Ronaldo was the man of the moment as he led Portugal to a 3-0 victory over Hungary. The Real Madrid superstar scored a brace for Portugal and helped them see out a win that kept the European champions three points behind Group B leaders Switzerland.
Andre Silva opened the scoring and despite Portugal looking slightly toothless in the opening stages of the match, Ronaldo took the game by the scruff of the neck and led them to a comfortable victory in the end. Predictably, Twitter was full of praise after Ronaldo took his tally to 70 goals for his national side.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the 2nd European footballer in history to both score 70+ goals AND make 100+ appearances at international level. pic.twitter.com/1eLz4u9DLm
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 25, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 69 goals in 137 games for Portugal; averaging more than a goal every other game.
Incredible record. ?? pic.twitter.com/2ZoZdfI5uO
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 25, 2017
It really is the Kingdom of Cristiano Ronaldo. pic.twitter.com/JQGRbWVySt
— Nawaf (@TheCristianoWay) March 25, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo.
PL. ✔
La Liga. ✔
Champions League. ✔
National Team. ✔He has done great things on every stage.
— Mario Pisciotta (@Cerebrone) March 25, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Portugal. In other news the sky is blue.
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) March 25, 2017
Ronaldo always silencing his haters ??♂️ what a goal !
— santi gomes (@agomes_47) March 25, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo. Simply the best. Ever.
— Mehadi Kalam (@Mehadi_Kalam) March 25, 2017
14 – Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 14 international games for ?? since the start of 2016. Beast. pic.twitter.com/KMh5wgwQyb
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) March 25, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo what a player. Scoring bangers while Messi scores penalties. The difference.
— José (@MourinhoMindset) March 25, 2017
Oh my God, Ronaldo is beyond great. 32 and doing this shit.
— Ash (@AshStudio7) March 25, 2017
Ronaldo again, best in the world by a distance
— | (@SimpIyKarim) March 25, 2017
Ronaldo carrying this joke side again, standard
— OPEN SEASON (@SemperIiber) March 25, 2017
Andre Silva was impressive for Portugal as well and received a lot of praise on Twitter, particularly after his outrageous back-heel set up Ronaldo’s first goal.
André Silva for the senior Portugal national side:
6 caps
5 goalsNot a bad return for the 21-year-old. pic.twitter.com/lHFI8zZOxR
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 25, 2017
Ronaldo and Andre Silva at Real Madrid for next season. pic.twitter.com/5ywxqh3gcL
— CR7Minutes (@CR7Minutes) March 25, 2017
Andre Silva what a player
— tijesh (@AwaxTooti) March 26, 2017
What a man…and that linkup between him and andre silva pic.twitter.com/nOWwFE3TOm
— SA (@False10_) March 26, 2017
@PortuGoal1 Andre Silva and Ronaldo are a tandem to be reckoned with. Both link the mid so well, the back line was flawless & compact.
— Nelson e Tri-Campeão (@NelsonL08) March 25, 2017
Just saw André Silva’s assist for Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal this evening. YUM!
— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) March 25, 2017
André Silva goes super sayan when playing for Portugal i swear
— 21 Rafage (@rafpereira98) March 25, 2017
Andre Silva getting used to it for next weekend ?
— Portista (@FCPortoGlobal) March 25, 2017
Andre Silva is so good. So dedicated. Love it.
— JP (@Emperor_RM) March 25, 2017
Even Ricardo Quaresma was the subject of praise after putting in a good performance for the European Champions.
Assist king? ?
Ricardo Quaresma has created 4 goals in 4 Group B games for Portugal. ? pic.twitter.com/LU4BtNyajh
— European Qualifiers (@EuroQualifiers) March 22, 2017
I think Quaresma may have the quickest feet I’ve seen in football. No joke. Neymar perhaps quicker but man oh man what a wasted talent.
— Sully (@SKMadrid19) March 25, 2017
Quaresma is a joke! pic.twitter.com/5gTdZN7uEN
— Damini Ige (@Damister_1) March 26, 2017
Quaresma will be 40 still making defenders’ knees shake
— Edgar (@EdgarF_3) March 25, 2017
More Quaresma magic, bamboozles his marker several times, crosses for Bernardo Silva to head just over.
— Tom Kundert (@PortuGoal1) March 25, 2017
Quaresma is the master of the outside of the foot, crazy how good he is with it
— wilson (@ActuallyKadoh) March 25, 2017
Quaresma is just too good like every game he just gets better & better jeezzzzz
— M (@marciaraz) March 25, 2017
Quaresma is love, quaresma is life.
— Inception (@InceptionXx) March 25, 2017