The performance of the best footballer in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo, in Liepkalnis: the most important thing was to achieve victory (photos, interview)

The Portuguese, who are defending the title of European champions, beat the Lithuanian national team 5:1 in Vilnius on Tuesday evening. Cristiano Ronaldo, who participated in the match and was recognized as the best player on the planet, scored 4 goals - in the 7th, 62nd, 65th and 76th minutes.

"I think the hardest work is already done. We won a few days ago in Serbia, which was very important, and today we continued our work in Lithuania. We are already close to our goal. Our next match is at home against Luxembourg, and then we have a trip to Ukraine. If we win both matches, I think that those points will be enough for us to qualify for the European Championship", said the star of the Portuguese national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo has already scored 24 goals in European Championship qualifiers in his career, surpassing Robbie Keane's 23-goal tally after Tuesday night.

"Football is not just about chasing records and thinking about individual trophies. Of course, I cannot lie, I am pleased with such achievements. The most important thing was to achieve victory in Lithuania and continue our work. I scored a goal in Serbia, four in Lithuania. I am happy, I hope that we will extend this series", said C. Ronaldo.