Spain is determined to achieve a miracle.

Portugal were the first-ever champions of the Nations League, but after six years, they are finally back in the top four, so they are undoubtedly eager to reclaim the title this season. Meanwhile, Spain are determined to bring home another European championship, currently holding both the 2022-2023 Nations League and Euro 2024 titles.

The golden generation of players

Under the guidance of seasoned coach Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish national team boasts an impressive record of 25 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 losses since December 2022. "La Roja" has won the two biggest European titles and simultaneously introduced the latest golden generation of players from the leading football nation of the Iberian Peninsula.

After defeating England in the Euro 2024 final, Spain maintained their impressive form. In the 2024-2025 Nations League group stage campaign, except for their opening match which ended in a 0-0 draw away against Serbia, Spain won all five remaining matches in Group 4 of League A to advance to the quarter-finals.

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

After drawing the first leg and winning the second leg against the Netherlands on penalties, "La Roja" went on to overcome former champions France in the early hours of June 6th in the highest-scoring semi-final in the tournament's history. Now, the Spanish team is just 90 minutes away from glory in the final at the Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany) this weekend.

Coach Luis de la Fuente has a strong squad and all the necessary conditions for this title defense campaign. Taking over from his colleague Luis Enrique after the disappointing 2022 World Cup, Luis de la Fuente quickly brought home two trophies – the Nations League and Euro 2023/2024 – as a promising start.

It's no exaggeration to say that almost every football fan around the planet now loves watching Spain play. Everyone is eager to witness the creative, romantic, and elegant performances of "the de la Fuente youngsters" like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams, and others.

What's the ending for Ronaldo?

Portugal came from behind to eliminate hosts Germany, but if they maintain that "all or nothing" style of play, they will find it difficult to surpass their Iberian neighbors. Don't forget that in 7 encounters with Spain since 1984 (excluding friendlies), Portugal has only won once and lost three times.

Unlike the French team, which cautiously called up 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 national team during the most crucial stage of the Nations League campaign. Vitinha himself was one of the main driving forces behind Portugal's comeback victory against hosts Germany in the semi-finals.

Above all, the entire Portuguese team looks to their "leader," Cristiano Ronaldo, the veteran warrior still tirelessly seeking his own miracle and titles for the team. No one can say for sure which will be the 40-year-old superstar's last tournament, given his 137th goal for the national team and his burning desire to add more titles to his already impressive career.

Portugal once held their opponents to a six-goal draw, similar to the 2018 World Cup, but now the "European Selecao" want to reclaim the glory that has eluded them for six years...