Ronaldo sets Euro 2024 record

In their opening encounter in the 2024 European Championship, Portugal triumphed over Turkiye, routing them 3-0. Ronaldo makes a record for Euro 2024. The reason behind their victory is the outstanding play of their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, who has set yet another record in this esteemed football competition.

Ronaldo sets Euro 2024 record

Ronaldo and another player now share the record for most assists in the history of the Euro event. After the game against Turkey, he now has eight assists in the tournament since his first game in 2004. With 14 goals, Ronaldo still holds the record for most goals scored at the European Championship. With just one game left, the Selecao has already earned a spot in the second round of the competition.

In the 21st minute, Bernardo Silva scored a goal that put Portugal ahead. Seven minutes later, Akaydin, a Turkish goalkeeper, scored an own goal that made the score 2-0. Ronaldo once again showed how smart he is by kindly setting up Bruno Fernandes for the third goal, which was better than any other showing in the competition.

This season, Ronaldo is the oldest player to have set up a goal, at 39 years and 138 days.The 2016 winners will definitely be in first place in Group F after beating Turkey and Czechia in their first two games. Ronaldo and the rest of his team will try to get as many points as possible against Georgia in their last group game on Wednesday.

Most goals in Euros

• Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 14 goals
• Michel Platini (France) – 9 goals
• Antoine Griezmann (France) – 7 goals
• Alan Shearer (England) – 7 goals
• Alvaro Morata (Spain) – 7 goals

Most assists in Euros

• Cristiano Ronaldo – Portugal – 8
• Karel Poborský – Czechia – 8
• Cesc Fabregas – Spain – 5
• Bastian Schweinsteiger – 5
• Arjen Robben – 5