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Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 900th goal of his remarkable career on Thursday as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in Lisbon in their opening UEFA Nations League match.

The 39-year-old Ronaldo converted a cross from Nuno Mendes in the 34th minute of the match at the Estadio da Luz to score the goal.

He appeared emotional as he celebrated the goal, his 131st in a Portuguese shirt. Half of his goals have come for Real Madrid, with the rest spread across his spells at Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United and current club Al-Nassr.

A goal from Diogo Dalot gave Portugal an early lead, but Ronaldo scored. An own goal from Dalot reduced the deficit before half-time.

The teams are in Group A1 of the latest edition of the Nations League, together with Poland and Scotland.

Portugal hosts Scotland in Lisbon on Sunday.