Cristiano Ronaldo released from Portugal squad after securing Euro 2016 spot... and Real Madrid star is making the most of it! 

  • Portugal have secured progress to next summer's Euro 2016 tournament
  • Cristiano Ronaldo has been released from the squad by Fernando Santos
  • Real Madrid star has been making the most of his time away from football 
  • Santos has also allowed Tiago and Ricardo Carvalho to enjoy early break 

By Matt Maltby For Mailonline

Published: 05:00 EST, 10 October 2015 | Updated: 13:28 EST, 10 October 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo has been released from the Portugal squad by manager Fernando Santos after helping his team secure their qualification for next summer's Euro 2016.

Portugal face Serbia on Sunday in their final group game of the qualifying campaign but their progress to the tournament in France was confirmed after they defeated Denmark 1-0 on Thursday.

The national team boss Santos has confirmed the Real Madrid star, along with Tiago and Ricardo Carvalho, have all been allowed to miss the Group I clash and enjoy an early break.

Cristiano Ronaldo is certainly making the most of his break after jetting off to Morocco with his friends

Cristiano Ronaldo is certainly making the most of his break after jetting off to Morocco with his friends

Cristiano Ronaldo has been released from the Portugal squad by Fernando Santos after helping them beat Denamrk

Cristiano Ronaldo has been released from the Portugal squad after helping them defeat Denmark 1-0

Portugal secured their qualification for next summer's Euro 2016 after Joao Moutinho scored the only goal

Portugal secured their qualification for next summer's Euro 2016 after Joao Moutinho scored the only goal

'I had been thinking before that if we won today, we would make changes for the next game, because we recognise that, at this point in time, it would be a little tiring for some of the players,' said Santos after the Denmark win.

'I want to see and work with other players, so Cristiano Ronaldo, Tiago and Ricardo Carvalho have been released from the squad.'

Real Madrid star Ronaldo is certainly making the most of his break after jetting off to Morocco with his friends.

The former Manchester United winger posted an Instagram snap, one of many over the past few days, and captioned the photo: 'Spending great time with my Moroccan friends‼️' 

Manager Santos has also allowed Tiago (No 19) and Ricardo Carvalho (No 6) to miss next match in Serbia

Manager Santos has also allowed Tiago (No 19) and Ricardo Carvalho (No 6) to miss next match in Serbia

After jetting home from Portugal, Ronaldo, 30, also shared an impressive meal on Instagram on Friday lunchtime.

The Real Madrid star's banquet included fresh fruit, potatoes, scrambled egg and Italian meats, as well as juice and water. 

Ronaldo will be looking to get as much rest as possible before Madrid's La Liga clash with Levante next Saturday.

Rafa Benitez's side have enjoyed an unbeaten start to their La Liga campaign and are second behind Villarreal.  

Cristiano Ronaldo posted a picture of his lunch to Instagram - Sportsmail reveals what is included in the meal

Cristiano Ronaldo posted a picture of his lunch to Instagram - Sportsmail reveals what is included in the meal

Over the past few days, Ronaldo has posted a number of Instagram snaps as he enjoys time with his friends

Over the past few days, Ronaldo has posted a number of Instagram snaps as he enjoys time with his friends

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