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Portugal Clinches Second Nations League Title with Penalty Shootout Win Over Spain

Diogo Costa’s save on Álvaro Morata arrived after Cristiano Ronaldo forced extra time with his 138th international goal to set up Rúben Neves’s winning penalty.

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 overcame Spain’s halftime lead twice to draw 2-2 and then prevailed 5-3 in a shootout at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo netted his record-extending 138th goal in the 61st minute to force extra time before exiting injured in the 88th minute.
  • Diogo Costa made the decisive stop by denying Álvaro Morata’s penalty and Rúben Neves converted the final spot kick to seal victory.
  • Nuno Mendes earned player of the match honours after scoring Portugal’s first equaliser and delivering the cross for Ronaldo’s leveller.
  • The result underscored Portugal’s resilience and highlighted a generational duel between veteran Ronaldo and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.