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Portugal 0-1 Bulgaria: Ronaldo misses spot kick as Marcelinho secures shock win

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a second-half penalty as Portugal suffered a shock home defeat at the hands of unfancied Bulgaria

A debut goal from Marcelinho and a heroic goalkeeping display from Vladislav Stoyanov, who denied Cristiano Ronaldo from the penalty spot, earned Bulgaria a shock 1-0 friendly victory over Portugal in Leiria.

Stoyanov saved a second-half spot kick from Real Madrid star Ronaldo as Ivaylo Petev's men produced a stubborn rearguard action to secure a morale-boosting victory.

Portugal dominated virtually from the off, but was guilty of missing a string of chances as its Euro 2016 preparations suffered a blow.