The Juventus star man was the talking the match as he scored thrice to help Santos's men reach the finals of the Uefa nations league.Ronaldo's hat-trick was enough for Portugal as they reach their first ever UEFA Nations League final after a 3-1 win over Switzerland on Thursday night at Estadio do Dragao Stadium in Porto.
Ronaldo who only scored once in Portugal's last two games which had previously ended in a draw struck home a brilliant free-kick which left the Swiss goal keeper Yann Sommer completely helpless as their inquest began.
Switzerland looked the better team for long spells and were rewarded with a penalty with VAR taking center stage and deservedly drew level after half-time thanks to Ricardo Rodriguez's goal from the resultant spot kick.
Ronaldo got his second of the night after a nice exchange of pass with Manchester City midfielder Bernando Silva finishing off a nice run from the midfielder on the right flank.
That, simply, was not enough for Ronaldo. Thanks to a solo effort this time around, charging down the left, leaving Manuel Akanji twisted beyond belief, before slotting past Sommer once more into the far corner.
Portugal are back in Porto for the final on Sunday while Switzerland will meet the loser of Netherland's clash with England in the third-place play-off in Guimaraes.
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