Portugal's "South American Curse" — Has Ronaldo Never Scored Against a South American Team?

Guys, you might not believe this stat — Ronaldo has never scored against a South American team in a World Cup match.

Ronaldo has played in five World Cups, facing strong South American teams like Brazil and Uruguay, but his goal tally remains zero. Facing Colombia this time is his chance to break this "curse."

But Colombia's defense might be one of the toughest South American teams Ronaldo has ever encountered. The defensive duo of Sánchez and Lerma combines both physicality and speed. Although Ronaldo is in better form, at 41 years old, facing this level of defense makes scoring extremely difficult.

However, Ronaldo has one huge advantage — set pieces. Colombia's defense is solid, but they commit a fair number of fouls inside the box. If Portugal gets a free kick in the attacking third, Ronaldo's headers and shots are a major threat. In the last match against Uzbekistan, one of Ronaldo's two goals came from a penalty.

Can Ronaldo break the "South American Curse"? This might be the most interesting individual storyline to watch in this match. If he scores, it will not only help his team win but also continue to set new records.

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