Portugal edged out Spain in a dramatic UEFA Nations League final, winning the match in a penalty shootout at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
2–2 After Extra Time
The match ended 2–2 after both regular and extra time. Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal, while Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal found the net for Spain.
Fans witnessed a tense and action-packed match with moments including a shot off the post, crucial saves, several VAR checks, and strategic substitutions. With no winner after 120 minutes, the fate of the trophy came down to penalties.
Penalty Drama Seals the Title
Portugal took the first turn in the shootout, and converted all five attempts through Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes and Rúben Neves. Spain responded with successful penalties from Mikel Merino, Isco and Álex Baena, but Álvaro Morata failed to score.
Rúben Neves delivered the final and winning penalty with calm precision, leaving Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón with no chance.
A Historic Triumph
This marks Portugal’s second UEFA Nations League title, cementing Roberto Martínez’s side as one of Europe’s elite teams.
Earlier, Kursiv Uzbekistan reported that France defeated Germany to claim third place in the tournament.
