On Sunday, June 8, Portugal won the UEFA Nations League for the second time, defeating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout in the final at the Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany.
In the Nations League final, Spain and Portugal drew 2-2 after full time, so the match went to a penalty shootout. Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 in the penalty shootout to snatch victory. And with this victory, Portugal became the only team in Europe to have won the title twice.
Nuno Mendes, who was the best player in the final and scored 1 goal, made a remarkable contribution to the team’s victory, while Cristiano Ronaldo also scored 1 goal.
Spain attacked, passed, and took more shots but could not find the victory, but the team was contributed to by Martín Zubimendi, who scored 1 goal, and Mikel Oyarzabal, who scored 1 goal.
The 40-year-old Ronaldo scored his 138th international goal for his country, becoming the oldest and most experienced player in the 2025 Nations League and the most successful player on the national team.
Ronaldo has had an excellent time in Europe, but he has proven that age is just a number, as he won his 34th title and the longest international career, spanning almost two decades, after winning the UEFA Nations League 2025.
France defeated Germany
On Sunday, June 8, France defeated Germany 2-0 in the Nations League 3rd place match at the MHP Arena, Stuttgart, with Kylian Mbappé and Michael Oliseh scoring one goal each.
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