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VIDEO: Ronaldo scores early against Spain

Portugal v Spain: Group B - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 15: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring a penalty for his team’s first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Spain at Fisht Stadium on June 15, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

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It took four minutes for Cristiano Ronaldo to score at the 2018 World Cup.

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The Real Madrid and Portugal star raced in on goal and his Real teammate, Spain’s right back Nacho, clipped him and gave away a pretty blatant penalty kick.

Ronaldo, 33, duly smashed home the spot kick to make it 1-0 and get reigning European champs Portugal off to the perfect start in Russia.

Watch the video below to see Ronaldo open up his World Cup account as Spain’s nightmare few days continues.

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