Published 18:26 IST, October 12th 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo blocked by Lucas Hernandez as fans applaud Bayern star's defending

Lucas Hernandez was the star of the France defence when the world champions came up against European champions Portugal in the Nations League on Sunday.

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World champions France drew 0-0 at home to European champions Portugal in UEFA Nations League on Sunday. A hopeful attempt by Antoine Griezmann from tightest of angles was saved by Rui Patricio, while Cristia Ronaldo saw his attempt blocked by Lucas Hernandez, who produced an excellent sliding block.

Lucas Hernandez was found winning ball from Cristia Ronaldo and blocking a clear shot from Juventus ace in a span of 10 seconds and this sensational display sent Twitter into a meltdown. Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez me defending one-on-one against Ronaldo look like a piece of cake and n produced a fantastic block to stop Juve superstar from scoring. 

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goalless draw means that Portugal top Group A3 with same amount of points as France, but with a superior goal difference while also comfortably clear of Croatia and Sweden.

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Bayern Munich's Lucas Hernandez wins fans all over Twitter with display vs Ronaldo 

Lucas Hernandez's performance took Twitter by storm with left-back standing firm in face of a talented Portugal attack led by ne or than Cristia Ronaldo. Here's how people reacted to great display, which was more than pleasing on eye. 

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Mbappe reacts to playing against idol Cristia Ronaldo in Nations League draw

Mbappe has previously expressed his miration for Cristia Ronaldo and took to social media after France vs Portugal game to label Portuguese icon his idol. Kylian Mbappe post-match claimed that it was thing short of a learning experience to meet a player who has won much-acclaimed Ballon d'Or five times in his career. He went on to assert that his teammate Neymar has a similar playing style as that of Portuguese and he is practically at same level as Cristia Ronaldo. 

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France vs Portugal - Player of game 

Ruben Dias was best player for Portugal on pitch and was outstanding in this game while Lucas Hernandez ensured Portugal attack h a  tough night and was terrific in defence.

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Im credits: Bayern Munich Twitter

18:26 IST, October 12th 2020