Nations League roundup: Ronaldo doubles up as Portugal beat Poland | Nations League

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal secured top spot in Nations League group A1 after victory Poland 5-1 in Porto.

Ronaldo converted a penalty after Rafael Leão had given Portugal a second-half lead and the 39-year-old added his second with an overhead kick in the closing stages.

Bruno Fernandes and Pedro Neto were also on target as the Portuguese led 5-0 before Dominik Marczuk struck Poland’s late consolation.

While Portugal booked their quarter-final place, Poland’s hopes were dashed and if they lose to Scotland on Monday they will be relegated.

Spain ensured they finish top of Group A4 by winning 2-1 Denmark.

Luis de la Fuente’s side, already assured of a quarter-final place, were at odds after Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Pérez scored in either half before Denmark pulled one back late on through substitute Gustav Isaksen.

Serbia kept their qualification hopes alive after Aleksa Terzic’s late equalizer earned them a 1-1 draw in Zurich against Switzerlandwere relegated despite Zeki Amdouni’s second-half opener.

Northern Ireland took a big step towards promotion to League B as goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 win against Belarus in Belfast.

The Irish remain top of Group C3 after winning all three home games and playing in Luxembourg on Monday.

Luxembourg finished bottom of the group after a 1–0 home defeat to Bulgariawhich is secured against relegation.

San Marinowho claimed their first ever competitive win with a 1-0 win against Liechtenstein in September, remain in contention for promotion from Group D1 after Nicola Nanni’s half-time penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw against Gibraltar.

In group C2, Cyprus secured third place after winning 2-1 in Larnaca against the union nation Lithuaniawho have lost all five matches.