PORTUGAL thumped Algeria 3-0 in their final friendly before the 2018 World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to action for his side, but it was Paris Saint-Germain star Goncalo Guedes that stole the show.
Guedes broke the deadlock after 17 minutes with a superb first-time finish following an assist from Andre Silva.
Fernando Santos’ side doubled their tally before half-time after a moment of magic from Ronaldo.
The Real Madrid ace charged down the left-hand side and then delivered an imposing first-time cross into the box.
Bruno Fernandes connected well with the header to score his first Portugal goal.
Just ten minutes into the second half, Guedes doubled his tally from close range.
Raphael Guerreiro delivered a ball into the path of the PSG ace, who effortlessly headed the ball into the net.
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He came close to bagging his hat-trick just four minutes later, but his effort was blocked brilliantly by Aissa Mandi.
Ronaldo received a standing ovation from the fans as he was hauled off the pitch on his 150th international appearance.
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