Ronaldo Looks Happier With Portugal Than With Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo (Instagram @cristiano)

JAKARTA - Cristiano Ronaldo is a portrayal of happiness when Portugal beat Israel in their last Euro 2020 warm-up match in Lisbon, Thursday, June 10. The captain has looked much happier in recent weeks with the national team, compared to his last few months in Turin.

The 4-0 win over Israel was the highlight as they prepare to defend their European Championship title against Hungary on Tuesday, 15 June at 23.00 CEST.

Bruno Fernandes scored twice while Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo also contributed to Thursday's convincing win. According to ibtimes.co.uk, Friday, the hosts dominated the entire match and Israel proved no match for the reigning European champions.

The empty Jose Alvalade Stadium witnessed a spectacular display for the home side as Cancelo set up Fernandes for the opener in the 42nd minute. Fernandes then did the same as he helped Ronaldo to double the lead just before half-time. Portugal was not calm after that and continued to attack in the second half.

Cancelo scored in the 86th minute before Fernandes decided to close the night with two goals. He scored a brilliant solo goal in stoppage time to complete the win over Israel.

Ronaldo, scoring his 104th international goal last night, looks ecstatic with the arrival of his national team. The same could not be said of her recent appearance with Old Madam. The 5-time Ballon d'Or winner has often looked impatient and gloomy on the pitch in recent months with the Italian giants.

While his club's future remains unclear, Ronaldo will certainly be focused on defending Portugal's title when they face Hungary in Budapest for their opening Group F game. It will be a tough competition, given that the group also includes Germany and World Cup holders France.