His expression said it all. This is how Cristiano Ronaldo reacted when the coach pulled him off the field

The European blockbuster round of sixteen clash at the World Cup proved to be a spectacular drama, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very last minute. The referee, after VAR interventions, disallowed several goals. Following a nerve-wracking encounter and Goncalo Ramos's goal in stoppage time, Portugal ultimately triumphed over Croatia 2-1.

Earlier, one of the Croatian players illegally pulled Renato Veiga's jersey, leading the referee to award a penalty after a VAR review. Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to the spot and, in the 68th minute, scored his historic first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup.

However, coach Roberto Martínez decided to substitute the star forward in the 81st minute, bringing on Ruben Neves instead. The successful penalty taker was visibly displeased with this decision, his expression clearly showing his disapproval as he walked off to the bench.

Following their dramatic progression, Portugal will face Spain in the Round of 16. Spain had comfortably defeated Austria 3-0 in their previous match. This clash between the two Iberian Peninsula teams promises another captivating football evening.