In a recent Euro 2024 qualifier match, Cristiano Ronaldo found himself in hot water after a challenge on Newcastle United’s goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka. The incident occurred during Portugal’s 1-0 victory over Slovakia, with Ronaldo receiving a yellow card for his rash tackle.
Dubravka, who had briefly been Ronaldo’s teammate during a loan spell at Old Trafford the previous season, described where he was caught during the collision. He stated, “In the shoulder, the neck, and the chest,” while revealing that he had closed his eyes and hoped Ronaldo wouldn’t strike his face as well. Despite the aggressive nature of the challenge, Dubravka maintained a sportsmanlike attitude, acknowledging that such situations are inherent to football.
He added, “It’s sport, it’s football. Situations like this belong to it. Of course, he realized he hit me. He asked me if I was OK. I take it sportingly.”
Ronaldo’s booking in this match carries consequences, as he is now suspended for Portugal’s upcoming fixture against Luxembourg. His absence will be felt, given his significant contribution of five goals during Portugal’s qualifying campaign.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
This season he played in total 4 times for 356 minutes for Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored 5 goals for Al Nassr. He procured 4 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 6th in Pro League. In the last match Al Nassr won 5-1 against Al Hazm. The next match in Pro League will be against Al Raed.
Al Nassr performance and stats
Al Nassr is currently 6th in the Pro League with 9 points.
In the last 5 games, it has won 3 times and lost twice. In its last match, Al Nassr won 1-5 against Al Hazm.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 15 goals and conceding 5.
Al Nassr will play the next match in Pro League against Al Raed on Saturday 16th of September in Buraydah. The prediction is Al Nassr winning the match.
Martin Dúbravka
This season he played in total twice for 156 minutes for Premier League.
He made 9 saves and conceded 3 goals. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 4th in Premier League. In the last match Newcastle United lost 3-1 against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Newcastle United performance and stats
Newcastle United is currently 14th in the Premier League with 3 points.
In the last 4 games, it has won once and lost 3 times. In its last match, Newcastle United lost 3-1 against Brighton & Hove Albion.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 7 goals and conceding 7.
Newcastle United will play the next match in Premier League against Brentford on Saturday 16th of September in Newcastle upon Tyne.