Cristiano Ronaldo wrote a seven-word update on social media after a thrilling night at Euro 2024 in which Portugal defeated Slovenia in a penalty shootout and barely advanced to the quarterfinals.
The 39-year-old made multiple attempts to break the deadlock, but he is still without a goal to his name at the European Championship.
The Portugal captain watched as the Atletico Madrid custodian agonisingly saved his penalty, wasting a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in the last-16 match.
Immediately after, there was a heartfelt incident in which Portuguese players, including Man United full-back Diogo Dalot, tried to console Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo endured an evening of mixed emotions as Portugal beat Slovenia in a penalty shootout
Ronaldo did not score from the spot in the shootout after missing a penalty in extra time.
After another fifteen minutes in which there was no goal, penalties were used to determine the match, giving Ronaldo an opportunity to atone for his earlier mistake.
He made no mistake on his second visit to the penalty spot and lashed his effort into the bottom corner past a stretching Oblak who failed to make a save in the shootout.
Ronaldo then seemed to apologise to the Portuguese supporters who had congregated inside the Frankfurt Arena after a subdued celebration.
The 39-year-old was left smiling at full-time as Portugal advanced to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals
But most of the credit would go to Portugal’s custodian Diogo Costa, who saved three straight penalties from Slovenia to help his country prevail and salvage a tournament victory.
The renowned player also posted a number of photos.