The moment Ronaldo made everyone admire

At the age of 40, Cristiano Ronaldo still scored important goals, contributing greatly to helping Portugal defeat Spain in the thrilling Nations League final at the Allianz Arena.

The UEFA Nations League final between Portugal and Spain saw an exciting performance from 40-year-old striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

For most of the early part of the match, Ronaldo was almost "disappeared", not taking any shots for 60 minutes and seemed to be slower than the pace of the match.

Ronaldo's arrogant moment with the two Nations League championships 2019 and 2025 - Photo: UEFA

Ronaldo did not dare watch his teammates take penalty kicks

However, CR7's superb goal-scoring instincts at the age of 40 were still the difference-maker. A Mendes cross hit Robin Le Normand and found Ronaldo in the right position to finish. He made a brave push, escaped Cucurella and scored his 138th goal for the national team, a moment that proved his worth.

Ronaldo scored his 20th goal in 25 games under Roberto Martinez, taking his career tally to 938. He became the oldest player to score in a UEFA Nations League final – at 40 years and 123 days. The previous record was held by Luka Modric, who scored at the age of 39.

Not only did Ronaldo shine in the final, he also scored in both the group stage and the semi-final (against Germany). That made him the oldest player to score in multiple matches in the same Nations League. At 40, he still showed incredible resilience, tenacity and fighting spirit.

Here are Cristiano Ronaldo's championship moments at the age of 40 with the Portuguese national team:

Ronaldo scored the equalizer 2-2 in the 61st minute, opening the victory for Portugal - Photo: UEFA

The moment Ronaldo celebrated in front of Yamal - Photo: UEFA

Photo: Fox Soccer

CR7 was emotional, even burst into tears when his team defeated Spain on penalties - Photo: UEFA

Ronaldo shows incredible resilience and endurance - Photo: UEFA

With the will to fight without stopping - Photo: UEFA

At the age of 40, Ronaldo still has another title for himself - Photo: UEFA

Complete joy for CR7

He has his third title with the national team.

Coach Roberto Martinez hugs and congratulates Ronaldo - Photo: UEFA

Goal:

Portugal: Mendes (26'), Ronaldo (61')

Spain: Zubimendi (21'), Oyarzabal (45')

Line-up

Portugal: Diogo Costa, Joao Neves (Semedo 46'), Dias, Inacio (Veiga 74'), Mendes, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva (Leao 74'), Fernandes, Conceicao (Ruben Neves 46'), Neto (Jota 106'), Ronaldo (Goncalo Ramos 88')

Spain: Simon, Cucurella, Huijsen, Le Normand, Mingueza (Porro 92'), Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz (Merino 75'), Pedri (Isco 75'), Yamal (Pino 106'), Oyarzabal (Morata 111'), Nico Williams (Baena 92')

Video of Ronaldo not daring to watch his teammates take penalty kicks:

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