Overview
- Portugal became the first country to win the UEFA Nations League twice, having also lifted the trophy in 2019.
- Spain twice led through Martin Zubimendi’s opener and Mikel Oyarzabal’s first-half finish but conceded equalizers on each occasion.
- Nuno Mendes provided the deflected cross for Cristiano Ronaldo’s 138th international goal and later scored his own spot-kick.
- Goalkeeper Diogo Costa denied Álvaro Morata in the shootout, setting up Ruben Neves to convert the decisive penalty.
- Cristiano Ronaldo limped off injured in the 88th minute and was visibly emotional as he celebrated his third major international trophy.