Portugal 9-0 Luxembourg: Diogo Jota scores twice, Bruno Fernandes stars in absence of Cristiano Ronaldo

A Bruno Fernandes-inspired Portugal turned on the style to complete a record 9-0 rout of hapless Luxembourg as the Euro 2016 winners moved to the brink of Euro 2024 qualification.

With Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo suspended, Manchester United captain Fernandes continued his outstanding form at Estadio Algarve after rifling home the winner in the 1-0 success in Slovakia on Friday evening.

He twice provided crosses for Goncalo Inacio to find the net with powerful headers and was also…