Portugal 'prepared to win' without Cristiano Ronaldo - but Roberto Martinez explains why 'contagious' CR7 is still important

Roberto Martinez claimed that Portugal are 'prepared to win' matches without Cristiano Ronaldo after Selecao's record win over Luxembourg.

Portugal recorded their biggest international winin a Euro 2024 qualifying game on Monday without Ronaldo starring for the team. The 38-year-old star remained suspended for the clash after he collected three yellow cards. Despite their biggest star not featuring in the matchday squad, Portugal steamrolled Luxembourg courtesy of braces from Goncalo Inacio, Goncalo Ramos and Diogo Jota. The trio of Ricardo Horta, Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix bagged a goal each to complete the routing.

Cristiano is a very important part of this team, Pepe too. They have a contagious level and way of working and give our team important value. We need to give opportunities and Gonçalo Ramos and Jota showed what they can do. Ronaldo has experience and a special way of being, we don't need to create doubts or comparisons. This team is prepared to win without Cristiano too."The win over Luxembourg was Portugal's biggest international victory to date.

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