Ronaldo before historical duel: can he finally win against Germany?

Ronaldo before historical duel: can he finally win against Germany?

München, Deutschland - On June 4, 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese national team have an important game: the semi -finals of the Nations League against Germany. So far, Ronaldo has played five times with Portugal against the German national soccer team and always left the field as a loser. This review of his balance sheet is impressive, because despite his outstanding career, he was only able to score a goal in the previous encounters, which he shot at the EM 2020. DFB captain Joshua Kimmich praised Ronaldo's remarkable performance for two decades, while national coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed a positive statement about the superstar, who gave his international debut in 2003 and has been scoring 136 goals in 219 international matches since then.

The upcoming match takes place in Munich at 9 p.m. and is a special challenge for Ronaldo, because it is the first time that he competes with Portugal in this competition against Germany. His personal experiences against the DFB team are characterized by challenges, since he only had to accept defeats in various European championships (2008, 2012, 2021) and World Championships (2006, 2014). Nevertheless, there is the possibility that he will enter Germany again in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

successful qualification and records

Last week Portugal was able to successfully qualify for the final Four of the Nations League after extension against Denmark. Ronaldo scored a decisive goal in the 72nd minute of play when he scored the equalizer for his team after a shot from Bruno Fernandes. Despite the challenges that this encounter brought with it, Ronaldo showed his class again and was awarded a Guinness World Record for most international victories before the game. After the match, he expressed his joy and pride on social media and shared enthusiasm with his fans.

The current statistics prove that Ronaldo is not only a key player for his national team, but also exerts a significant influence on Portuguese identity. Since his debut, he has led Portugal to great success, including the European Championship victory in 2016 and the title win in the Nations League 2019. His 136 goals make him the record holder of most goals in the history of the national team worldwide, and in the course of his career he has completed over 200 missions.

future prospects

Outside of the national team, Ronaldo recently announced not to extend his contract at Al-Nassr FC, the term will soon end. Aunque his team has not qualified for the club World Cup, which begins on June 15, 2023 in the United States, there is the possibility that he will still take part in the event, since FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed an interest in Ronaldo's participation. As part of a special transfer window that is open until June 10, Ronaldo could possibly compete against Lionel Messi in the preliminary round of the club World Cup. Al-Hilal Riad has already expressed interest in his obligation.

ronaldo not only left a lasting impression on the field, but also as a model for younger players in the national team and beyond. His style of play has developed over the years, from a creative winger to an extremely effective center forward. With every game he contests and every challenge that he accepts, Ronaldo remains an indispensable component for both Portugal and international football.