Cristiano Ronaldo all smiles as Portugal train for World Cup qualifier - in pictures

Fernando Santos' team could be without Diogo Jota for Tuesday's match against Luxembourg

Portuguese national soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo arrives before a training session in Almancil, Faro, South of Portugal, 10 October 2021. Portugal will face Luxembourg in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying group A soccer match on 12 October 2021 in Faro. EPA / ANTONIO COTRIM

Cristiano Ronaldo arrives for a training session in Almancil, Faro, south of Portugal. EPA

From left, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and Joao Palhinha during Portugal's training session in Almancil. EPA

Joao Moutinho, Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo train for the World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg. EPA

Ruben Dias arrives for Portugal's training session. EPA

Cristiano Ronaldo trains for the World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg. EPA

From left, Joao Palhinha, Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo during training. EPA

Ruben Dias, Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva attend a training session in Almancil. EPA

Joao Moutinho and Cristiano Ronaldo train in Almancil, Faro. EPA

Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio trains for the World Cup qualifier. EPA

Cristiano Ronaldo is on cloud nine at the moment. The Portugal star has found his rhythm back at Manchester United and continued his good form on the international stage, scoring a record-extending 112th goal for his country during a friendly victory over Qatar last week.

Ronaldo, 36, surpassed the previous record of 109 goals held by Iran’s Ali Daei last month when he scored twice against Ireland.

On Saturday at the Algarve Stadium, Ronaldo made it 112 international goals in the 37th minute, with a left-foot finish from close range.

He will be aiming to continue that form when Portugal face Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

However, he might have to do so without the help of Diogo Jota, who could be sent home early from international duty as a muscle problem has prevented the Liverpool player from training.

Manager Fernando Santos revealed the 24-year-old's chances of facing Luxembourg are slim as he did not feature against Qatar and is not fully involved with the squad.

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