Ruben Neves scored the decisive spot kick as Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Sunday in Munich to claim their second Nations League title.
Portugal’s players including Portugal’s midfielder #13 Renato Veiga celebrate after midfielder #18 Ruben Neves scored the winning penalty during the UEFA Nations League final (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
Portugal twice went behind in regulation time but twice fought back to level the scores.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the second equaliser, before being subbed off with cramp before extra time.
Cristiano Ronaldo (R) and Portugal’s Spanish head coach Roberto Martinez (L) hug to celebrate after winning the UEFA Nations League final in Munich, southern Germany on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP)
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