IN a commanding display of attacking football, Portugal thrashed Luxembourg 6-0 in their Euro Cup Qualifiers encounter. The game took place at the Stade Josy Barthel in Luxembourg City, where the visitors put on an exhibition of footballing prowess to secure a vital victory.
The game started with Portugal immediately taking control of proceedings, with Bernardo Silva opening the scoring in the 16th minute. The Manchester City midfielder was a constant threat throughout the game and was instrumental in setting up two more goals for his side. The second goal came from Cristiano Ronaldo, who added to his impressive international goal-scoring tally with a well-placed header.
The second half saw Portugal continue to dominate, with Diogo Jota scoring twice in quick succession. The Liverpool forward was in fine form and showed off his clinical finishing skills to put the game beyond doubt. The final two goals came from João Cancelo and an own goal from Luxembourg defender, Maxime Chanot.
The win was a huge boost for Portugal, who are looking to qualify for the Euro Cup with ease. The victory takes them to the top of Group A, with 7 points from their opening three games. The result also marked an important milestone for Cristiano Ronaldo, who became the all-time leading scorer in men's international football with his 110th goal.
Overall, Portugal put on an impressive display of attacking football, with their star-studded lineup showing why they are one of the favourites to win the tournament. With Ronaldo and co. in such fine form, it will take a monumental effort from any team to stop them from lifting the Euro Cup this summer.