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Highlights: Brilliant Ronaldo hat-trick earns thrilling draw

Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning hat-trick earned Portugal a dramatic 3-3 draw in their 2018 Fifa World Cup Group B opener against Iberian neighbours Spain on Friday evening.

READ: Ronaldo nets hat-trick in draw against Spain

Spain led with three minutes to go after Nacho Fernandez hit a wonderful 25-yard drive but Ronaldo was determined to steal the headlines for himself.

And he ended the day with a World Cup match-ball after hitting an outrageous late free-kick to ensure the spoils were shared in this blockbuster clash in Sochi.

WATCH: Portugal vs Spain

ALSO READ: Ronaldo makes history in stalemate against Spain

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