Cristiano Ronaldo BENCHED for Portugal's Nations League clash with Scotland in surprise move from Roberto Martinez

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James Westwood

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Cristiano Ronaldo was surprisingly named on the bench for Portugal's Nations League clash with Scotland on Sunday night.

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  • Ronaldo not in Portugal's starting XI
  • Dropped to bench after scoring in Croatia win
  • Roberto Martinez explains decision
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