With his 900th career goal, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal to victory over Croatia 2-1 and make a strong start to the Nations League. 

The 39-year-old scored in the 34th minute to double his side's lead, following a goal by Diogo Dalot for Roberto Martinez's charges. 

Dalot's own-goal gave Croatia a chance to claw back their lead in the match, but Portugal managed to hold on for victory.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score 900 career goals as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League.

Portugal were the better team throughout the game, but were only two goals ahead for a few minutes when Diego Dalot put the ball past his own keeper to open the scoring for the home side. at half time.

But even without the weight of history, Ronaldo's goal was the most important when he latched onto a Nuno Mendes cross and volleyed past Dominik Livakovic to spark wild celebrations in Lisbon.