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Cristiano Ronaldo told he's 'on his way to 1000' career goals as Bruno Fernandes hails Portugal captain for proving his 'influence' from the bench with stunning winner against Scotland

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The Al-Nassr forward was introduced from the bench in the second half with Portugal trailing 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League to Scotland. After Bruno Fernandes equalised, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/portugal-player-ratings-scotland-cristiano-ronaldo-super-sub-al-nassr-scores-nations-league-winner-roberto-martinez/blt59bc511d42e74e0d" target="_blank">Ronaldo was the one to step up and bag the winner</a> with only a few minutes left on the clock, prompting praise from his former Manchester United team-mate.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking after the match, Fernandes said: "The influence is always the same, regardless of whether he starts on the bench or not. Everyone who came on made a difference. Cristiano has a goal, today he scored his 901st and now he is on his way to a thousand, which is what he wants."

WHAT FERNANDES SAID

Fernandes highlighted the fact that Ronaldo is now on his way to 1000 goals and despite the football icon being 39, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-900-goal-cristiano-ronaldo-wont-give-up-any-time-soon-al-nassr-superstar-enjoying-hero-worship-portugal/blt3ef911d4983909aa" target="_blank">you would not bet against him</a> to get there before he retires. Ronaldo had a huge influence on the Scotland game when he came on and once again proved he can still be the difference-maker for his country, having also netted the winner for Portugal against Croatia in their first Nations League outing on Thursday to bring up 900 career goals.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Fresh off a prolific week with Portugal, Ronaldo will now return to Saudi Arabia as Al-Nassr look to pick up a second successive win in the Saudi Pro League. They will face Al-Ahli when the international break finishes and Ronaldo could line-up against <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ivan-toney-leaves-premier-league-completes-34m-transfer-al-ahli-despite-chelsea-interest/blta7e9c1ace6c73e22" target="_blank">new signing Ivan Toney</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

Cristiano Ronaldo told he's 'on his way to 1000' career goals as Bruno Fernandes hails Portugal captain for proving his 'influence' from the bench with stunning winner against Scotland | Goal.com

Bruno Fernandes praised Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo for his impact in their Nations League win against Scotland on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo told he&apos;s &apos;on his way to 1000&apos; career goals as Bruno Fernandes hails Portugal captain for proving his &apos;influence&apos; from the bench with stunning winner against Scotland