Ronaldo scores big, Portugal wins thrilling Nations League championship

Ronaldo equalized 2-2 in normal time, before Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, thereby registering for the second Nations League.

Portugal excellently won the Nations League 2024/25 - Photo: Fox Soccer

Starting lineup

Portugal (4-3-3) : Diogo Costa, Joao Neves, Ruben Dias, Inacio, Nuno Mendes, Pedro Neto, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Conceicao, Ronaldo, Fernandes.

Spain (4-2-3-1): Simon, Huijsen, Le Normand, Mingueza, Cucurella, Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz, Pedri, Yamal, Oyarzabal, Nico Williams.

Goals: Zubimendi 22', Oyarzabal 45' - Mendes 26', Ronaldo 61'

Ronaldo holds up the Nations League trophy - Photo: Uefa

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June 9, 2025 | 05:10

End

Portugal crowned Nations League champion after an exciting and dramatic match - Photo: 433

Ronaldo's tears of happiness - Photo: Uefa

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June 9, 2025 | 05:08

Penalty

In the decisive penalty shootout, the Portuguese players successfully took all 5 shots. On the other side, Alvaro Morata missed the fourth shot, causing Spain to lose 3-5, losing the championship trophy to Ronaldo and his teammates.

Diogo Costa brilliantly saved Morata's penalty - Photo: Uefa

The joy of Portuguese players

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June 9, 2025 | 04:36

End of 120 minutes

Tied 2-2 after 120 minutes, the two teams entered a nerve-wracking penalty shootout - Photo: SE

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June 9, 2025 | 04:30

116'

In the final minutes of extra time, the two teams played at a slow pace, preparing to enter the penalty shootout.

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June 9, 2025 | 04:19

108'

Pedro Porro tried his luck with a long-range shot from midfield but missed the target.

The two teams have not scored any more goals in extra time - Photo: SE

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June 9, 2025 | 04:11

103

Nuno Mendes continuously had extremely dangerous situations of cutting through the flanks and passing inside.

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June 9, 2025 | 04:04

97'

Cucurella had a chance to finish with his left foot outside the penalty area, the ball went over the crossbar.

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June 9, 2025 | 03:59

92'

Nuno Mendes escaped down the left wing and crossed for Semedo to connect just wide of the post.

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June 9, 2025 | 03:55

End of 90 minutes

The two teams drew 2-2 after 90 minutes so the final match will have to go into extra time - Photo: 433

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June 9, 2025 | 03:47

87'

Ronaldo was injured and had to leave the field to make way for Goncalo Ramos.

Ronaldo still proves his worth at the age of 40 - Photo: Uefa

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June 9, 2025 | 03:43

82'

Just entering the field, Isco suddenly launched a bullet nearly 30m, forcing Costa to jump up to save the goal.

Yamal's dribbling - Photo: SE

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June 9, 2025 | 03:37

76'

Lamine Yamal turned the ball down the right wing and took his signature shot but was blocked by Diogo Costa.

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June 9, 2025 | 03:29

68'

Nico Williams tried his luck with a long-range shot but the ball flew wide.

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June 9, 2025 | 03:20

61'

Goal (2-2, Ronaldo): Mendes broke through on the left wing and crossed inside, Ronaldo escaped Cucurella's marking and tapped in close to equalize 2-2.

Ronaldo scored at the right time - Photo: Uefa

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June 9, 2025 | 03:15

55'

Portugal are trying to push up the formation to find an equalizer. Fabian Ruiz just fired a long-range shot right at Costa's position.

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June 9, 2025 | 03:09

47'

Bruno Fernandes ran down and put the ball into Simon's net, but the linesman raised his flag for offside.

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June 9, 2025 | 02:51

End of first half

The first 45 minutes ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of Spain - Photo: SE

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June 9, 2025 | 02:46

45'

Goal (1-2, Oyarzabal): Receiving a delicate pass from his teammate, Oyarzabal entered the penalty area and finished with his right foot, beating Diogo Costa to make it 2-1.

Oyarzabal made great achievements - Photo: SE

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June 9, 2025 | 02:43

43'

The final minutes of the first half were broken up by fierce collisions between players of both teams.

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June 9, 2025 | 02:35

32'

Spain still controlled the game but could not underestimate the sharp counter-attacks, especially on the left flank of the Portuguese.

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June 9, 2025 | 02:26

26'

Goal (1-1, Nuno Mendes): Receiving the ball from Neto, Nuno Mendes entered the penalty area and then took a tricky cross-corner shot to equalize 1-1.

Mendes celebrates a beautiful goal - Photo: Uefa

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June 9, 2025 | 02:22

22'

Goal (0-1, Zubimendi): Yamal sparked the attack with a difficult cross from the right wing. Poor coordination between the Portuguese defender and goalkeeper allowed Zubimendi to easily score from close range.

Zubimendi scored the opening goal - Photo: Uefa

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June 9, 2025 | 02:16

15'

Spain had an impressive build-up. Unfortunately, Pedri's shot went wide of the post.

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June 9, 2025 | 02:14

13'

Every time Lamine Yamal has the ball, there are at least two opposing players surrounding him. The young Barca striker just took a free kick that went over the bar.

Yamal dribbles in front of Ronaldo - Photo: Uefa

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June 9, 2025 | 02:08

5'

The two teams entered the match at a slow pace, still in a probing state.

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June 9, 2025 | 02:07

2 hours

The match begins.

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June 9, 2025 | 01:32

1:10

Players of both teams enter the field before the match - Photo: Uefa

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June 9, 2025 | 01:29

1 hour

Spain starting lineup

Portugal starting lineup

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June 8, 2025 | 17:45

10pm

Players of both teams practice before the match - Photo: PT and SE

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June 8, 2025 | 17:44

9:00 p.m.

Force information

Portugal: Full strength.

Spain: Ayoze Perez is absent due to injury.

Lamine Yamal will compete with his senior Ronaldo

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