Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial challenge and suspension in Euro 2024 Qualifier

Cristiano Ronaldo received a yellow card in a Euro 2024 qualifier match for a rash tackle on Newcastle United's goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka. Dubravka, who had previously been Ronaldo's teammate, described the incident as "in the shoulder, neck, and chest." Ronaldo's booking has consequences, as he is now suspended for Portugal's upcoming match against Luxembourg, despite his significant contribution of five goals.

Zor

September 12, 2023

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

Al Nassr

Forwarder, Midfielder

Portugal

Age: 39

188 cm

83 kg

Season 2023/2024

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Played 4 1 Missed

Minutes 412 103.0 Avg

Goals 3 0.8 Avg

Assist 0 0.0 Avg

Attempt 15 3.8 Avg

Passes 111 27.874.8% AvgSucc

Yellow 1 0.3 Avg

Red 0 0.0 Avg

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

Manager: Luís Ribeiro de Castro

Pro League

Rank 2nd

Win 25

Draw 2

Loss 4

Goals 93-37

Diff 56

Top 3 Scorers

This season

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.