Cristiano Ronaldo’s embarrassing Euros stat continues as Portugal defeat Slovenia

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal continued their quest for another European Championship after a win over Slovenia in their round of 16 clash on Monday night.

Going into the match as favourite, Portugal were made to work for their victory as Slovenia held on for ninety minutes plus an additional thirty minutes extra time.

Though Portugal went on to win on 3-0 on penalties, Cristiano Ronaldo’s added to an embarrassing stat he holds at the ongoing tournament.

Undoubtedly one of the greatest football players in history, Ronaldo is yet to score a free kick at the European championship.

The 39-year-old currently has a record of one goal scored from 59 attempts on goal and his Euros record is worse, with Ronaldo being 0-33 when it comes to direct free kicks scored at the European championship.

Ronaldo’s struggle from free kicks continued on Monday when he failed to convert all the one he took against Slovenia.

Many will remember Ronaldo’s stunner against Spain at the 2018 World Cup but that remains the only free kick he has scored for Portugal at a major tournament.

Having failed to score from open play, Ronaldo went on to miss a penalty during extra time but redeemed himself by scoring during the penalty shootout.

The Al Nassr forward will now be eager to rewrite the script when Portugal face their next opponent in the quarter final.