Portugal substitute Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as his side came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1 and continue their strong start to the Nations League on Sunday.
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After Bruno Fernandes had fired in Portugal’s equalizer, Ronaldo pounced in the 88th minute for his 901st career goal.

Scotland were given hope of a first win against Portugal since 1980 as they took a shock lead through Scott Mc Tominay’s bullet header in the seventh minute.

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But the visitors ended up with nothing to show for their efforts as 39-year-old Ronaldo again delivered for his country.

“The influence is always the same, regardless of whether he starts on the bench or not.
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“Everyone who came on made the difference.

“Cristiano has a goal, today he scored 901 and now he’s on his way to a thousand, which is what he wants,” Fernandes, who played his 600th career game, said of his former Manchester United team mate.

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Portugal lead League A Group 1 with six points after they started with a victory over Croatia, who are second on three following a 1-0 win against Poland on Sunday.

Scotland have suffered two defeats, both of them to late goals.
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