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Ronaldo Seals Portugal’s Comeback Win Over Germany in Nations League Semifinal

Portugal’s dramatic turnaround, sparked by Conceicao’s equalizer then Ronaldo’s record 137th-goal winner, secures their place in the June 8 final

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Ronaldo ended Portgual's losing streak against Germany with his goal in the second half.

Overview

  • Florian Wirtz opened the scoring in the 48th minute with a precise header for Germany
  • Substitute Francisco Conceicao curled in a long-range equalizer five minutes after entering the match
  • Cristiano Ronaldo’s 68th-minute tap-in marked his 137th international goal and ended Portugal’s 25-year winless run against Germany
  • The semifinal saw a ten-minute hailstorm delay, followed by a pre-match pitch invader incident involving Ronaldo
  • Portugal will face either Spain or France in the Nations League final on June 8 at the Allianz Arena