Cristiano Ronaldo’s 138th international goal helped Portugal win their second UEFA Nations League title in a thrilling finale against Spain. The match ended 2-2 after extra time, forcing the contest into penalties, which Portugal won 5-3.
Ronaldo’s impressive display led his side to victory, with Alvaro Morata’s miss in the penalty shootout proving costly for Spain. Spain had been on course for another trophy, having beaten France 5-4 in their semi-final match, but ultimately fell short.
Portugal took an early lead through Nuno Mendes, but Martin Zubimendi equalized before Mikel Oyarzabal restored Spain’s advantage before the break. However, Ronaldo leveled the score just past the hour mark and went on to play a significant role in Portugal’s victory.
Ronaldo, who also won two previous UEFA Nations League titles with Portugal, celebrated his third international trophy with an injury-time goal not being enough to seal the win outright.
Spain ultimately received their runners-up medal, while Portugal’s Nuno Mendes was named player of the tournament. The match will be remembered for Ronaldo’s incredible performance and Portugal’s victory in a tense penalty shootout.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2025/6/8/live-portugal-vs-spain-uefa-nations-league-final