In the first half of extra time, after the match ended scoreless in regulation, Portugal had a golden opportunity to take the lead after being awarded a penalty for a foul on Diogo Jota.

Despite Ronaldo’s 130 goals for Portugal and 24 penalty conversions in a row, Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak made a great save.

He makes history by saving a Ronaldo penalty, a feat last accomplished by Gavin Bazunu of the Republic of Ireland in their 2-1 loss to Portugal in September 2021.Shortly after, Ronaldo was seen inconsolable on the touchline as the Portugal squad huddled for extra time, and the halftime whistle had blown.

As the 39-year-old returned to the field, Portugal colleague Diogo Dalot reassured him.

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(UF) on July 1, 2024 (@UtdFaithfuls)Ex-Portugal teammate Jose Fonte told the BBC just before the penalty shootout that Ronaldo is “an emotional guy, obviously,” as was evident.

To put it bluntly, “he feels the game,” meaning it will damage him.In the penalty shootout that followed Portugal’s scoreless extra-time performance, Slovenia’s Diogo Costa stopped all three of their attempts.

Only one goalkeeper in European Championship history has ever saved three penalties in a shootout, and that goalkeeper happens to be from Portugal.For Portugal’s first penalty, Ronaldo stepped up and, on his second try, he tried to send the ball into the opposite corner, but Oblak made a diving save.

Ronaldo appeared to apologize to Portugal’s fans as he raised his hands after converting the penalty in the shootout.

Bernardo Silva scored the game-winning penalty for Portugal, and Bruno Fernandes outwitted Oblak to score their second penalty.

Friday at 8 o’clock, Portugal will play France in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024. France defeated Belgium 1-0 earlier on Monday.