Portugal triumphed over Poland with a decisive 5-1 victory, highlighted by Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick.

This win secured Portugal the top spot in their group and a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.

Determined to dominate and fielding their strongest lineup, Portugal aimed to control possession and create scoring opportunities. However, Poland’s solid defense stifled Ronaldo and his teammates, leading to a goalless and frustrating first half where key players like Bruno Fernandes and Ronaldo received yellow cards.

The beginning of the second half saw Portugal still struggling to break through. The breakthrough finally came in the 59th minute when Nuno Mendes delivered a precise cross that Rafael Leao headed past goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, breaking the deadlock.

This goal lifted the team’s spirits, and Portugal’s offense became more fluid and precise.

In the 72nd minute, a handball by Jakub Kiwior awarded Ronaldo a penalty, which he converted to end his recent goal drought. Just eight minutes later, Bruno Fernandes struck from outside the box, his powerful shot hitting the bottom of the crossbar and landing in the net, sealing Portugal’s third goal.