Trending: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the all-time EURO top scorer

Ronaldo converted an 87th-minute penalty for his 10th goal in the competition, overtaking France's Michel Platini on nine goals.

 Ronaldo becomes the greatest goalscorer in the European Championship finals

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Portugal’s 3-0 victory over Hungary at the Puskas Arena on Tuesday, breaking the record for most goals in a European Championship match.

In the 87th minute, Ronaldo scored his 10th goal of the tournament from the penalty spot, and he added a second in injury time. Over the course of five continental competitions, he has scored 11 goals. At nine goals, he was even with Michel Platini going into the game.

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring Portugal’s second goal against Hungary. (Source: Twitter)

When replacement Szabolcs Schon cut inside from the right and placed a low shot into the corner of the net after 80 minutes, the 67,215-seat Puskas Arena exploded in joy. Schon was offside as he raced onto the ball, therefore the goal was disallowed.

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The result looked comprehensive, but Portugal had to work hard to defeat their opponents in front of the biggest attendance of the tournament so far.

Ronaldo then had the final say in injury time as he showed great skill to round Gulacasi for his second and Portugal’s third.

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