Date: June 8, 2025
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Final Score: Portugal 2–2 Spain (Portugal won 5–3 on penalties)
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🔥 Match Recap
It was a night of drama, resilience, and footballing poetry as Portugal edged out Spain in a thrilling UEFA Nations League Final. From Zubimendi’s early strike to Ronaldo’s record-breaking goal at age 40, fans were treated to a classic showdown between two European powerhouses.
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⚽ Goals Summary
• 21′ Spain – Martín Zubimendi
A composed finish gave Spain the lead after a fast break and some slick passing in midfield.
• 26′ Portugal – Nuno Mendes
The PSG left-back rose to head in Bruno Fernandes’ corner, leveling the score just five minutes later.
• 45′ Spain – Mikel Oyarzabal
A thunderous left-footed strike from the edge of the box restored Spain’s lead just before the half.
• 61′ Portugal – Cristiano Ronaldo
At 40 years old, Ronaldo showed his class once again. A perfectly timed through ball from João Neves set him up to calmly slot home the equalizer.
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🔁 Extra Time & Penalty Drama
Neither side could find the winner in extra time, though both had chances. Dani Olmo struck the post for Spain, while Portugal’s Diogo Jota tested Unai Simón with a low drive.
In the shootout, Diogo Costa saved Álvaro Morata’s effort, and Portugal scored all five of their penalties — with Rúben Neves netting the decisive kick.
Penalty Result: Portugal 5 – 3 Spain
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🌟 Player of the Match: Nuno Mendes
• 1 goal, 1 assist
• Neutralized Spain’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal
• Covered more distance than any player on the pitch
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🏆 What This Win Means
• Portugal becomes the first nation to win the UEFA Nations League twice (2019 and 2025).
• Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the oldest player to score in a UEFA final and now holds 34 career trophies.
• Spain have now lost their third consecutive Nations League final (2021, 2023, 2025).
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