The European qualifiers group stage is in full swing, and in one of the matches within Group J, Portugal traveled to face Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by the experienced Edin Dzeko.

Despite being considered a formidable European team, Bosnia and Herzegovina faced a devastating defeat on their own turf. The first half ended with Portugal securing an impressive lead of five goals.

After the halftime switch, the Portuguese team maintained their dominance, ultimately sealing an easy 5-0 victory.

In this year's European qualifiers, Portugal has displayed an exceptional performance, competing with teams like Slovakia, Luxembourg, Iceland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Liechtenstein.

They have secured their place in the next stage with two rounds of matches to spare, boasting an impressive streak of 8 consecutive victories.

Portugal's offense has been on fire, with an astounding 32 goals scored, averaging 4 goals per game, and conceding only 2 goals. This remarkable performance establishes Portugal as a dominant force in the European qualifiers.

Leading this spectacular offensive charge is none other than the legendary team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo has only missed one match, starting in the rest of the games.

He currently shares the top spot in the list of European qualifiers' leading goal scorers with Romelu Lukaku.

Ronaldo has contributed with 1 assist in these qualifiers, highlighting his incredible form even at the age of 38.

Portugal's current manager, Roberto Martinez, has shown great trust in Ronaldo, consistently allowing him to lead the team on the field.

Ronaldo has certainly justified this trust, consistently delivering exceptional performances and guiding the team to victory.

It's evident that Ronaldo remains a lethal striker, leaving many to ponder whether Portugal's former manager, Fernando Santos, might regret not utilizing him to his full potential.

Reflecting on the Qatar World Cup match against Morocco, Santos made a bold choice by excluding Ronaldo from the starting lineup.

This decision weakened Portugal's offensive power, resulting in the team struggling to break through the Moroccan defense in the first half.

In the second half, when Ronaldo finally entered the game, Portugal's performance significantly improved. Many believe that had Ronaldo played the entire match, Portugal might have secured an easier path to the World Cup semifinals and a shot at the trophy.

Santos's decision to bench Ronaldo in the World Cup turned out to be his biggest blunder.

Looking ahead, as long as he remains injury-free and in peak condition, Ronaldo is expected to be a vital asset for Portugal in the upcoming European Championships.

The prospect of the next World Cup, however, remains uncertain. Ronaldo's approach is to stay focused on the present while keeping an eye on the future, ready to embrace whatever challenges lie ahead.