Euro 2024: Portugal one step closer to qualification with win over Luxembourg

Portugal stands on the verge of becoming the inaugural nation to secure a spot in the 2024 Euros following their commanding win against underdogs Luxembourg on Monday, September 11.

Even in the absence of their star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, who was unavailable due to accumulated yellow cards, the 2016 European champions effortlessly handled their opponents at the Estadio Algarve.

Two goals each from Goncalo Inacio, PSG’s Goncalo Ramos, and Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, combined with individual strikes from Bruno Fernandes, Ricardo Horta, and Joao Felix, led to an emphatic 9-0 victory under the guidance of Roberto Martinez.

This triumph solidifies Portugal as the sole team in the qualifiers with an unblemished record after six games, triumphing in all their matches and netting an impressive total of 24 goals.

Furthermore, this accomplishment brings the Iberian nation to the brink of securing its spot in next year’s competition, set to be hosted by Germany in the summer.