Spain determined to make a miracle

Portugal is the first champion in the history of the Nations League but after 6 years, they are back in the top 4 of the tournament, so they cannot help but wish to regain the throne this season. Meanwhile, Spain is determined to bring home another European championship when holding 2 titles at the same time: Nations League 2022-2023 and Euro 2024.

Golden generation of players

Under the guidance of veteran coach Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish team has an impressive record of 25 wins, 4 draws and only 2 losses since December 2022. "La Roja" won 2 of Europe's biggest titles and introduced the latest golden generation of players from the top football of the Iberian peninsula.

After defeating England in the Euro 2024 final, Spain has maintained its impressive form. In the 2024-2025 Nations League group stage campaign, except for the 0-0 draw away to Serbia, Spain won all 5 remaining matches of Group 4 League A to reach the quarterfinals.

Tây Ban Nha quyết lập kỳ tích - Ảnh 1. — The battle for the top spot between two Iberian peninsula rivals. (Photo: UEFA)

After drawing the first leg and then beating the Netherlands in the second leg in a penalty shootout, "La Roja" continued to surpass former champions France in the semi-final with the most goals in the history of the tournament on the morning of June 6. Now the Spanish army is only 90 minutes away from glory in the final match at the Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany) this weekend.

Coach Luis de la Fuente has a strong squad and the "necessary and sufficient" conditions for this title defense campaign. Replacing his colleague Luis Enrique after the disappointing 2022 World Cup, Luis de la Fuente quickly brought home two Nations League and Euro 2023 and 2024 trophies as a poetic prelude.

It is no exaggeration to say that almost all fans around the planet now love to watch Spain in action. Everyone wants to witness the creative and romantic performances of the "de la Fuente kids" such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams, ...

What is the ending for Ronaldo?

Portugal came from behind to eliminate hosts Germany, but if they continue to play the same "all or nothing" style, they will hardly be able to do better than their Iberian neighbours. Don't forget that in the 7 times they have faced Spain since 1984 (excluding friendly matches), Portugal has only won 1 and lost 3 times.

Unlike France, who were hesitant to call up their stars who had just participated in the Champions League final, Portugal did not hesitate to ask Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and Joao Neves to return to serve the team in the most important stage of the Nations League campaign. Vitinha was one of the major motivations for the Portuguese comeback against host Germany in the semi-finals.

Above all, the entire Portuguese team looks to their "leader" Cristiano Ronaldo, the old warrior who is still tirelessly searching for his own miracles and titles for the team. No one can say yet which tournament will be the last for this 40-year-old superstar if we look at the 137th goal he scored for the team as well as his desire to find more titles for his already massive career.

Portugal once held their opponents to a 6-goal draw at the 2018 World Cup, but now the "European Selecao" wants to regain the glory that has eluded them for 6 years...