Palhinha: If there is another penalty opportunity next time, I believe Ronaldo will convert it

After the match against Slovenia, Portugal midfielder Palhinha gave an interview to Sport TV, where he discussed the game and expressed his trust in Cristiano Ronaldo.

Palhinha said, "Today's match was painful, but it was entirely fair. We couldn't lose this match, not just because of the missed penalty, but because I believe we could have killed the game before that. We had several good chances, a few crosses, and we could have penetrated the box better and finished our shots."

"But I still think we played an excellent game. We completely dominated this match. I know we played painfully until the end, but such a victory brings more emotional value to everyone."

"Did the teammates encourage Ronaldo after the missed penalty? This shows the unity of the team. Even though it was Ronaldo who missed, the team's reaction would have been the same if it had been someone else. The important thing is that we won, and he will continue to play in the next match. I believe that if he gets another penalty opportunity, he will convert it. Therefore, the most important thing today is the victory."