Portugal to rely on Ronaldo in Nations League finalhome/Sports/Football Times/Portugal to rely on Ronaldo in Nations League finalPORTO, Portugal: Portugal’s meeting with the Netherlands to decide the first ever winners of the Nations League on Sunday (Monday in Manila) sees the unstoppable force of Cristiano Ronaldo face the immovable object in Virgil van Dijk. The talent of Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix, Ruben Neven and Bruno Fernandes among others promises much, but Ronaldo remains Portugal’s X-factor. “We know sometimes it is impossible to have good defending against Cristiano Ronaldo,” said the Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman. His transformative effect has brought back the glory days at Anfield, capped by winning the Champions League last weekend. De Ligt’s error in conceding a first half penalty could have cost his side a place in the final.

Source: Manila Times June 09, 2019 16:07 UTC