Portugal over the weekend lifted the 2025 UEFA Nations League trophy, beating Spain 5-3 on penalties at the Allianz Arena on Sunday, June 8.

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Portugal ended on a high note as Spain began the game with such energy that by the 21st minute, Martin Zubimendi scored an opener. Spain dominated in possession consistently.

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However, barely four minutes after Spain's opener, Nuno Mendes reacted brilliantly, notching a thunderous equalizer at the 26th minute past Unai Simon of Spain to level the game.

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Just before the first half ended, Mikel Oyarzabal restored Spain’s lead in the 45th minute.

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Spain's lead over the Seleção das Quinas was short-lived, as mounted pressure in the second half helped them create a chance in the box where Cristiano Ronaldo neatly tapped the ball into the net to make it 2-2.

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The game still stood at 2-2 after 90 minutes of regular play plus 30 minutes of extra time; hence, it went into penalties, which began at approximately 21:45 GMT.

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Of the five players of Spain, Mikel Merino, Álex Baena, and Isco found the back of the net; however, Alvaro Morata's miss (shot saved by Portuguese coach Diogo Costa) handed Portugal a win in a 5-3 score.

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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who was substituted in the 87th minute after feeling discomfort in his left leg, signaled for a substitution, and Gonçalo Ramos replaced him. He shed tears of joy after Ruben Neves slotted home the winning penalty.

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Ronaldo fell to his knees, covered his face, and cried as emotions overwhelmed him.

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Portugal's victory over Spain marked their second Nations League title. They won their first UEFA Nations League title in 2019.

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Nuno Mendes was awarded the Man of the Match award for putting up an excellent performance, scoring, assisting, and limiting Lamine Yamal's effectiveness in the game.

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