International watch: Barcelona duo on fire for Portugal in EURO qualifier

Having secured qualification for EURO 2024 in Germany, Portugal headed into their clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina with no stakes.

With eight wins in eight, Roberto Martinez’s side have cruised to a berth in Europe’s premier international competition.

However, that has not stopped them from showing the full extent of their abilities against Bosnia tonight.

Portugal made a blistering start, with a Cristiano Ronaldo brace putting them two goals to the good by the 20th minute and Bruno Fernandes adding the third just five minutes later.

Following this, Barcelona’s new duo of Joaos: Cancelo and Felix, also got in on the act, making sure their side heads into the half-time interval with an unassailabe 5-0 lead.

Cancelo scores screamer

In the 32nd minute, Joao Cancelo, playing at left-back and inverting as usual to add that extra man advantage offensively came up trumps.

The full-back continued his glittering form for his club, as Bruno Fernandes’ cross was missed by Ronaldo, but the veteran’s touch then took the ball to Cancelo on the edge of the box, and he unleashed a superb shot into the top corner.

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Less than ten minutes after that, a bright Joao Felix who leads the frontline today alongside Ronaldo, received a pass from Otavio inside the box, before a slight feint followed by a clinical finish into the bottom corner with the outside of his boot.

The youngster has truly found new wind since his move to Barcelona, and he continues to prove a goalscoring threat, as well as a danger to defences with his movement and close control.

Come full-time, the duo could have more goal contributions to their name if they keep up the style.