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'Not something I value' - Roberto Martinez angrily shuts down Cristiano Ronaldo 'dependence' suggestion after seeing Portugal star score dramatic late winner from the bench vs Scotland

UEFA Nations League A

Croatia

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Poland

Scotland

Ronaldo has not been in the best of form over the last season and a half, however, this September, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has proven his sheer quality and ability as he scored twice in Portugal's opening two games in the Nations League. On Sunday night, Ronaldo came off the bench at half-time and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/portugal-player-ratings-scotland-cristiano-ronaldo-super-sub-al-nassr-scores-nations-league-winner-roberto-martinez/blt59bc511d42e74e0d" target="_blank">scored the winning goal over Scotland</a> in the dying minutes of the match.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Martinez's Portugal struggled for goals at Euro 2024 in Germany earlier this year, and suggestions are now being made that Martinez's side may be too dependent on Ronaldo to get favourable results. However, the former Belgium coach has insisted his team is not overly-reliant on their 39-year-old superstar.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking to the media, Martinez said: "Dependence? He's an incredible player. There's no dependence. He's an asset. In front of goal, he's very important. His intelligence in opening up spaces is important. Talking about dependence is not something I value."

WHAT MARTINEZ SAID

Martinez will be very pleased with Portugal's start to the Nations League group stages with two wins in two games as the September international period comes to an end. Portugal will be in action again next month when they take on Poland and Scotland.

WHAT NEXT FOR PORTUGAL?

'Not something I value' - Roberto Martinez angrily shuts down Cristiano Ronaldo 'dependence' suggestion after seeing Portugal star score dramatic late winner from the bench vs Scotland | Goal.com

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has angrily shot down suggestions of his side being dependent on Cristiano Ronaldo to win games.

&apos;Not something I value&apos; - Roberto Martinez angrily shuts down Cristiano Ronaldo &apos;dependence&apos; suggestion after seeing Portugal star score dramatic late winner from the bench vs Scotland