Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties: Nations League final – as it happened

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Portugal defeated holders Spain 5-3 on penalties after the match was tied 2-2 after extra time, as Ronaldo and his side won the tournament for the second time.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears as Portugal picked up their second Nations League title by beating holders Spain 5-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in Sunday’s final.

Ronaldo’s 138th international goal took the final to a shootout, with Alvaro Morata’s miss proving costly for Spain as Ruben Neves struck the winning spot kick to spark wild scenes of celebration, with emotion overwhelming the veteran captain.

Spain’s exhilarating 5-4 victory over France in Thursday’s semifinal ensured Luis de la Fuente’s side had continued an unbeaten run that stretched back to March 2023 coming into Sunday’s showpiece final in Munich.

They appeared on course for yet another trophy, on the back of last year’s European Championship triumph, as Martin Zubimendi tapped home his second international goal in the 21st minute.

The holders’ lead did not last long, however, as flying Portugal full-back Nuno Mendes slotted home the equaliser after good work from Ronaldo in the build-up.

A sublime pass from midfielder Pedri helped Mikel Oyarzabal, who netted the winner against England in last year’s European Championship final, restore Spain’s lead before the break.

The football tussle between the Iberian neighbours was billed as a clash between old and new – 40-year-old and five-times Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo and Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.

While Yamal, among the favourites to take home one of the most prestigious individual awards this year, struggled to make inroads, Ronaldo pounced on his chance, firing Portugal level from close range just past the hour mark.

Ronaldo went off injured late on and neither side could find a winner in extra time, with the game going to a shootout and Portugal netting all five of their penalties to claim the trophy.

Finally, here comes the moment the Portugal squad had been waiting for.

Coach Roberto Martinez leads them to the stage as the players receive their winners’ medals from UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin.

Ronaldo, the captain, takes the trophy and lifts it aloft, as confetti explodes in the background. Portugal’s players are jumping in joy!

Spain’s squad is lining up to receive their silver medals. The La Roja were the holders, having won the last edition in 2023 by beating Croatia on penalties.

Tonight, they are being led by their head coach de la Fuente on the stage as they settle for the number two spot.

Portugal’s Nuno Mendes, who scored their opener, has been named player of the tournament.

The UEFA Nations League trophy has been brought to the stage by ex-Portugal international Pepe.

The Spain squad is gathering in a huddle for a team talk from their coach.

The young and talented side put up a great fight against an experienced Portugal team, but had to settle for a runners-up medal.

Ronaldo, Portugal’s 40-year-old skipper, has now won three international trophies for the country.

That’s two UEFA Nations League trophies (2019, 2025) and the European Championship in 2016.

He also played a significant role in Portugal’s victory tonight, scoring the all-important equaliser in the second half, which forced the contest into extra time and, eventually, penalties.

Portugal’s name is being carved on the UEFA Nations League trophy.

The team is getting ready for celebrations, as “Freed from Desire” plays on the loudspeakers at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Portugal win the Nations League! 🇵🇹🏆#NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/7PlHVxcEzd

— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) June 8, 2025

Portugal have sealed their second UEFA Nations League title, having also won in 2019 during the tournament’s inaugural edition.

Ronaldo, the Portugal captain, is crying tears of joy.

They were without him during the penalty shootout, but it was no problem as they struck all five times.

Ruben Neves finds the bottom left corner of the goal, and with that, Portugal win the UEFA Nations League final 2025!

Portugal: O O O O O 

Spain: O O O X

Portugal goalkeeper Costa dives to his right side and keeps out Morata’s shot!

Portugal: O O O O

Spain: O O O X

Mendes slams the ball into the top right corner of the net!

Portugal: O O O O

Spain: O O O

Portugal keeper Costa dives and gets a hand on Isco’s shot, but can’t save it. Isco scores!

Portugal: O O O

Spain: O O O

Fernandes, Portugal’s number 8, sends the keeper the wrong way and finds the bottom left corner.

Portugal: O O O

Spain: O O

Baena finds the bottom right corner with ease.

Portugal: O O

Spain: O O

Vitinha’s right-footed shot slams into the bottom left corner, beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.

Portugal: O O

Spain: O

Spain’s Merino sends his left-footed shot into the bottom right corner.

Portugal: O

Spain: O

Ramos, who replaced Ronaldo, takes the first kick and slams it down the middle!

Portugal: O

Spain: