Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Joint Top Scorer In Euro 2024 Qualifiers After Powerful Strike To Help Portugal Beat Liechtenstein

Cristiano Ronaldo became the joint top scorer in Euro 2024 qualifiers by netting his 10th goal of Portugal's campaign in an away win in Liechtenstein.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 10th goal in eight Euro 2024 qualifiers as Portugal won 2-0 away to Liechtenstein on Thursday.

Ronaldo hammered home a powerful strike with his left foot 59 seconds into the second half after racing onto a through pass from Diogo Jota.

The 38-year-old celebrated by patting his left thigh muscle.

PORTUGAL IS FRONT COURTESY OF RONALDOOOO 🇵🇹🐐 pic.twitter.com/onDJuwAvlj

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 16, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo BLASTS one into the roof of the net! 💥

A clinical finish and Portugal are in front against Liechtenstein 🇵🇹#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/CTIzoEDqto

— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) November 16, 2023

Joao Cancelo later scored Portugal's second goal of the game.

Ronaldo's goal against Liechtenstein came moments after the Al Nassr captain had struck the post.

He had also gone close to opening the scoring in the first half with a spectacular effort from a bicycle kick.

Cristiano Ronaldo trying something spectacular 🚲😱 pic.twitter.com/C0ki11o7Gu

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 16, 2023

Thursday's goal saw Ronaldo move level with Romelu Lukaku at the top of the list of leading scorers in Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Lukaku's 10 goals have come in seven games for Belgium.

England captain Harry Kane, Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay are currently tied for third place with seven goals.

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Zeki Amdouni have all scored six goals so far in Euro 2024 qualifying.

Top Scorers In Euro 2024 Qualifying

=1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - 10 goals
=1. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) - 10 goals
=3. Harry Kane (England) - 7 goals
=3. Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark) - 7 goals
=3. Scott McTominay (Scotland) - 7 goals
=6. Kylian Mbappe (France) - 6 goals
=6. Erling Haaland (Norway) - 6 goals
=6. Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland) - 6 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo pictured tapping his left thigh muscle after scoring for Portugal in a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein / FOX Soccer

Three of Ronaldo's 10 goals in Portugal's qualifying campaign have come against Liechtenstein.

He has netted twice against Luxembourg, Slovakia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, as well as scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory away to Iceland in June.

Portugal have already qualified for Euro 2024 as Group J winners.

Roberto Martinez's side will hope to finish their campaign with the maximum of 30 points by beating Iceland in Lisbon in their final qualifier on Sunday.

Highlights: Liechtenstein 0-2 Portugal