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Portugal Clinches Second Nations League Crown After Penalty Shootout Win Over Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late equalizer set the stage for Diogo Costa’s winning save, delivering Portugal’s first repeat triumph in the tournament

Soccer Football - Nations League - Final - Portugal v Spain - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - June 8, 2025 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Francisco Conceicao and Joao Felix celebrate in front of the fans after winning the UEFA Nations League REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the UEFA Nations League trophy as he celebrates with teammates.
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Overview

  • Portugal twice came from behind in Munich and converted all five spot kicks to prevail 5-3 in the shootout after a 2-2 draw
  • Cristiano Ronaldo volleyed his record-extending 138th international goal in the 61st minute before exiting with an injury in the 88th
  • Nuno Mendes drilled in Portugal’s first equalizer and played a key defensive role in neutralizing Spain’s 17-year-old Lamine Yamal
  • Diogo Costa dived to his right to deny Álvaro Morata’s penalty, sealing victory for Roberto Martínez’s side
  • Ronaldo broke down in tears as teammate Rúben Neves slotted home the decisive kick to secure the title