Winner of the Nations League determined in a penalty shootout.

Winner of the Nations League determined in a penalty shootout
Winner of the Nations League determined in a penalty shootout
The Portugal national team won the Nations League for the second Time in its history, crushing Spain in a tense final. The match ended 2:2, and victory in the penalty shootout was secured by a precise shot from Ruben Neves - 5:3.

Progress of the final match

  • 21st minute - Martin Zubimendi opens the scoring
  • 26th minute - Nuno Mendes equalizes with a shot in the bottom corner
  • 45th minute - Pedri sends Oyarzabal for a shot, and he scores between the legs of Diogo Costa
  • 61st minute - Cristiano Ronaldo scores the 138th goal for the national team after a deflection and a cross from the flank - 2:2

In extra time, the score remained unchanged, and during the penalty shootout, only Alvaro Morata from Spain made a mistake. Ruben Neves scored the decisive shot for Portugal.

Nations League Final 2024/25

Portugal - Spain - 2:2 (5:3 in the penalty shootout)

Goals: Mendes (26), Ronaldo (61) - Zubimendi (21), Oyarzabal (45)

Portugal became the first team to win the Nations League twice (2019, 2025). They reached the final by defeating Germany in the semifinals with a score of 2:1.

Nations League 2025. Semifinal

Germany - Portugal - 1:2

Goals: Wirtz (48) - Conceicao (63), Ronaldo (68)

Portugal had previously won the Nations League in 2019 by defeating the Netherlands. Spain reached the Nations League final after defeating France with a score of 5:4.

The Portugal national team achieved its second victory in the Nations League, winning the final in a lengthy battle against Spain. It was an incredible match, concluded with a penalty shootout where the Portuguese proved to be stronger. They demonstrated high-level play and dedication on the path to their second victory in the tournament.


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