The Portugal captain missed several significant opportunities during the match and was seen crying after his penalty was saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak. In the subsequent penalty shootout, Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three spot-kicks, securing a victory for his team. Post-match, Ronaldo expressed mixed emotions, stating that initial sadness is often followed by joy in football, emphasizing the inexplicable moments within the game. Ronaldo reflected on his missed penalty, acknowledging Oblak’s good save and remarking that he had not missed a penalty throughout the year until that crucial moment.

He also believed that Portugal deserved the win due to their authority on the pitch, especially considering Slovenia’s defensive approach. Furthermore, Ronaldo praised the team’s resilience and the goalkeeper’s crucial saves. Expressing excitement and determination, Ronaldo emphasized the team’s desire to give joy and happiness to their fans, highlighting the significance of the game in their lives. Slovenia goalkeeper Oblak acknowledged the loss and expressed his disappointment, remarking on the difficulty of the situation and acknowledging Portugal’s deserved victory.

He expressed regret at not being able to advance to the quarter-finals despite the team’s efforts and also thanked the people supporting the team. The advertisement at the end of the original text has been removed.