Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo scored crucial goals in the second half to secure a 2-1 victory for Portugal over Scotland in their UEFA Nations League match at the Estádio da Luz. Early in the game, Scotland’s Scott McTominay put the visitors ahead in the eighth minute, putting Portugal in a challenging position. However, the home team managed to turn things around.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who had recently scored his 900th career goal, made an impact by scoring the decisive goal just two minutes before the end. He converted a cross from Nuno Mendes to complete Portugal’s comeback, leaving Scotland heartbroken.

Introduced at halftime, Ronaldo came on after McTominay’s early goal. Portugal dominated possession and created several chances but only managed to equalize in the 54th minute when Bruno Fernandes’s shot squeezed past Scotland’s goalkeeper, Angus Gunn.

Gunn made a couple of crucial saves to deny Joao Felix and was also tested by Ronaldo, who hit the post twice. Despite these near-misses, Gunn was ultimately beaten by Ronaldo’s late winner.

Scotland’s defeat was compounded by two penalty appeals that were turned down by referee Maurizio Mariani. The loss follows Scotland’s recent 3-2 defeat to Poland, which saw them concede a late penalty.

Portugal now leads UEFA Nations League Group 1 with two wins from two matches, while Scotland is at the bottom of the group, still without points but only three behind Croatia and Poland. Ronaldo’s presence after halftime rejuvenated the Portuguese side, and his experience proved vital in securing the win.