Portugal Captures UEFA Nations League Crown
(MENAFN) Portugal captured their second UEFA Nations League crown on Sunday, prevailing 5-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout against Spain following a 2-2 deadlock after both regulation and extra time.
The match, held at Munich’s Allianz Arena, saw Spain strike first when midfielder Martin Zubimendi fired in a shot from inside the box in the 21st minute.
Portugal responded swiftly—just five minutes later—when defender Nuno Mendes leveled the score with a grounded effort.
Spain regained the lead before halftime as midfielder Mikel Oyarzabal found the net in the 45th minute.
Veteran Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo capitalized on a loose ball in the penalty area, restoring parity once more in the 61st minute.
Ronaldo, who had gone to the ground during play, was substituted in the 88th minute for Goncalo Ramos.
With the tie holding through extra time, the clash moved to penalties.
Portugal ultimately emerged victorious after Spanish forward Alvaro Morata missed Spain’s fourth attempt, sealing a historic second Nations League title for the Portuguese side.
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