Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the starting lineup for Portugal as the team warms up to face the Czech Republic in Sunday’s UEFA Nations League Group B clash. The match will be played at the Sinobo stadium in Prague, Czechia. 

In the previous match against Switzerland, the Manchester United forward was not even included on the bench. His last appearance was also against the Czech Republic in June when Portugal won by two goals to none.  

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The star-studded Portugal team is currently second in Group B with seven points from four matches. They have two wins, one draw, and one loss. The 2010 World Cup winners Spain are currently leading the group with eight points.

Along with Ronaldo, his Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandez will also start the match. Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has also been included in Portugal’s starting lineup.

The team has lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Ronaldo as the main striker. Porto goalkeeper Diego Costa will be on the goal for Portugal. 

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The Czech lineup features veteran Premier League players Thomas Soucheck and Vladimir Coufal. Adam Hlozek and Patrik Schick will be leading the attack for them, along with Antonín Barák of Fiorentina. 

The Czech team occupies the third position in the table with four points. If they manage a win today, they will go equal in points with Portugal.

The match will start at 12:15 PM IST and will be broadcast across different platforms of Sony pictures limited. Indian fans can watch the match on Ten Sports on TV, or on Sony Liv for streaming.

Ronaldo has already the leading international goalscorer with 117 goals in 189 appearances.