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Portugal make history by defeating Spain in final

Written by Boluwatitonisola Omoniyi | Jun 8, 2025 10:07:08 PM

Portugal have made history by becoming the first team to win the UEFA Nations League after defeating Spain in the final of the 2025 edition.

Portugal beat neighbours Spain in a penalty shootout to settle a frantic final in Munich and win their second Nations League trophy.

Cristiano Ronaldo pulled Portugal level at 2-2 in the 61st minute, but there was nothing else to separate the two sides when the referee signalled the end of normal time.

Subbed off before extra time, the Portugal captain dropped to the floor and sobbed tears of joy on the sidelines after Ruben Neves slotted home the winning penalty following Diogo Costa's save from Alvaro Morata's spot-kick.