No Ronaldo .. No problem in Portugal


The Portuguese continued their strong start in the UEFA Champions League in the absence of star Cristiano Ronaldo, with a precious win at home to Poland 3-2 Thursday in Shorzov, in the third round of the first level.It is the third game in which Ronaldo, the world's best player 5 times, has been absent from Portugal after missing two meetings in September.


He will also miss his teammates against Italy on 17 November and Poland on 20, as well as friendly against Scotland on 14th of this month.

Ronaldo has asked for an exemption to focus on his performance with his new club Juventus, who joined Real Madrid this summer for about 100 million euros.

Ronaldo is living a critical period in the wake of the re-raising of a case of rape charges against him from the model of the former American model Catherine Mayorga in 2009 in Las Vegas.

Striker Christophe Beatek, who scored nine goals in the Italian league with a header from close range,

Portugal equalized with Sevilla striker André Silva after receiving a cross from Betzie followed from close range to West Ham United goalkeeper Lucas Fabianski.

Poland and Monaco defender Camille Glick gave Portugal the lead when he tried to keep a ball away from Rafa in the area.

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva boosted the visitors after a superb solo effort with a powerful shot from outside the area to the right of Fabianski.

Germany midfielder Wolfsburg narrowed the gap with a powerful shot from the edge of the area to the right of goalkeeper Roy Patricio.

Portugal won their second consecutive win, boosting their position with 6 points, while Poland suffered its first loss after drawing 1-1 with Italy in the first round.