adminš Final Result
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šµš¹ Portugal defeated šŖšø Spain 5ā3 in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 2ā2 draw in extra time sportsnet.ca+15reuters.com+15youtube.com+15.
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The match took place at Allianz Arena in Munich on 8 June 2025 en.wikipedia.org.
ā½ Goals Timeline
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Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring for Spain (21ā) forebet.com+15reuters.com+15huffingtonpost.es+15.
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Nuno Mendes equalized for Portugal just five minutes later (26ā) fifa.com+15reuters.com+15thesun.co.uk+15.
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Mikel Oyarzabal put Spain ahead again before halftime fifa.com+15apnews.com+15thesun.co.uk+15.
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Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 138th international goal in the 61st minute to level it and force a shootout forebet.com+2reuters.com+2apnews.com+2.
š§¤ Penalty Shootout
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Portugal converted all five of their penalties.
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Spain missed one when Ćlvaro Morataās attempt was saved by Diogo Costa sportsnet.ca+6apnews.com+6thesun.co.uk+6.
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RĆŗben Neves took the final spot-kick to secure the 5ā3 victory apnews.com+1fifaworldcupnews.com+1.
šÆ Key Moments
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Diogo Costa, Portugal’s goalkeeper, was decisiveāsaving Spainās sole missed penalty fifa.com+15apnews.com+15reuters.com+15.
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Ronaldo, visibly moved, described lifting the trophy as ātearsā¦ duty done and a lot of joyā reuters.com.
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Nuno Mendes starred throughout the match, earning Man of the Match honors .
š Significance & Stats
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Portugal became the first country to win the Nations League twice (2019 and 2025) uefa.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7elpais.com+7.
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This was the first all-Iberian Nations League final between two former winners en.wikipedia.org.
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The match report notes it was a highly balanced contest, decided only by the shootout .
Watch the crucial penalty save by Costa and the dramatic sequence that sealed Portugalās historic win.
š§ Final Thoughts
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The victory underscores Portugalās mental resilience and penalty-taking prowess.
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For Spain, the defeat was heartbreakingly closeāone missed spot kick stood between glory and defeat.
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Portugalās second Nations League title cements their status as a rising powerhouse in European football.
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Portugal beat Spain in the Nations League 2025 final:
1ļøā£ Clinical in Penalties
Portugal converted all 5 of their penalties with calm, well-placed shots. In contrast, Spainās Ćlvaro Morata missed one, which turned out to be the deciding factor.
2ļøā£ Diogo Costaās Heroics
Portugalās goalkeeper, Diogo Costa, saved Morataās penaltyāhe anticipated the shot perfectly. His save kept Portugalās perfect record in the shootout and crushed Spainās confidence.
3ļøā£ Cristiano Ronaldoās Impact
Even at 40, Ronaldo played a decisive role:
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Scored Portugalās second equalizer (his 138th international goal) to force penalties.
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Motivated the teamāhis experience and leadership were crucial during the high-pressure shootout.
4ļøā£ Nuno Mendes ā Man of the Match
Nuno Mendes was everywhere on the fieldādefending, driving forward, and scoring Portugalās first goal. His energy and creativity constantly troubled Spainās defense.
5ļøā£ Mental Toughness & Experience
Portugal already won the Nations League in 2019. They showed that experience in handling knockout pressure, while Spaināthough excellentācouldnāt recover after the single missed penalty.
6ļøā£ Balanced Tactics
Portugalās coach, Roberto MartĆnez, set the team up to be:
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Defensively solid in the final third.
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Dangerous in quick counter-attacks.
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Efficient in set-piecesāboth goals came from high-pressure situations.
š In Summary
Spain played very well and dominated phases of the game, but Portugalās combination of:
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Experience in big finals
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Solid defense & decisive goalkeeper
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Ronaldoās leadership
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Clinical penalties
ā¦was just too much for Spain in the end!
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