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Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal Cruise Past Algeria in 3-0 Friendly Win

Portugal ended their 2018 FIFA World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win over Algeria on Thursday as Cristiano Ronaldo made a victorious return to the national team lineup in their final warm-up fixture.

Goncalo Guedes netted a brace for Fernando Santos' side along with a first-half header from Bruno Fernandes, while substitute Joao Mario had an 85th-minute goal disallowed for a hand-ball.

Real Madrid's European commitments meant Ronaldo missed Portugal's last two friendlies, but his return proved timely as they get ready to open their World Cup Group B campaign against Spain on Friday, June 15.