Cristiano Ronaldo’s composure highlighted as his heart rate before missing penalty for Portugal in Euro 2024 emerges
Cristiano Ronaldo's heart rate when he took his spot-kick in the penalty shootout against Slovenia has come to light. Portugal managed to get past Slovenia in the Round of 16 stage of Euro 2024 on penalties (3-0) after playing out a goalless draw on Monday, July 1.
During extra-time, Ronaldo was presented with the opportunity to break the deadlock and put his team ahead from the spot. However, he failed to take the chance and had his effort saved by opposition goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
Luckily, the Al-Nassr superstar had the chance to make things right in the shootout and led the way by taking his team's first penalty. One would expect that such a crucial moment ought to have any footballer sweating, but the same cannot be said about Ronaldo.
The former Manchester United star converted his penalty and it was revealed that he recorded the lowest heart rate before striking it. He smashed the ball into the bottom-right corner of the keeper, giving Oblak no chance of producing a save this time around.
With his side getting through the quarter-finals, Ronaldo and company will now be up against France on Friday, July 5.
However, the Saudi Pro League attacker's form is still worrying, with Ronaldo yet to find the back of the ongoing edition of the European Championships.
Roberto Martinez reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's show of emotions after penalty miss against Slovenia
Cristiano Ronaldo was seemingly gutted with his penalty miss in extra time against Slovenia at Euro 2024. After managing to bag his team's opening spot kick in the shootout, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner apologized to fans for his earlier miss.
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez was impressed with how much it meant to Ronaldo and the latter's emotions after his initial miss. After the match, Martinez said (via ESPN):
"He's an example for us. Those emotions (after missing the penalty) are incredible. He doesn't need to care that much after the career he has had and everything he has achieved."
Despite his recent form, the Real Madrid legend will be expected to lead the line for Portugal when they come up against France.