Portugal vs Spain Highlights: Portugal won their 2nd UEFA Nations League title with a scintillating win in the penalty shoot-out over Spain in Munich on Sunday (June 8). Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal as the match was level after 120 minutes with four shared goals. Alvaro Morata's shot was saved by Diogo Costa in the shoot-out as Portugal prevailed over their Iberian rivals.

Portugal are the Champions!
🏆 #NationsLeague-Champions 2025: Congrats, @selecaoportugal! 🙌🤩🎉
— UEFA Nations League DE (@EURO2024DE) June 8, 2025
#Portugal | #POR | #PORESP pic.twitter.com/LjQzlFO22K
That's it from us. As 'We're the Champions' plays in Munich, it's time to bid adieu from me, to all the Champions, You. Take Care, Ciao!!

Cristiano Ronaldo with the UEFA Nations League Trophy.

Nuno Mendes with his accolade.
Player of the Tournament: Nuno Mendes

Pepe is coming out with a trophy amid huge cheers from the Portugal team. He gives a warm hug to Cristiano Ronaldo as well. Amazing scenes here in Munich if you're a Portugal fan.
Lamine Yamal looks dejected and the rest of Spain players look pale. On the other hand, the Portugal players are jumping in joy, more to come as they lift the trophy.
PThe Portugal players are set to give a guard of honour to the Spanish players as they collect their runners-up medals.

A jubilation for Portugal players.

A sight to behold for Portugal fans. The passion and the sense of achievement palpable as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks into tears after this monumental moment. Perhaps his last career trophy with Portugal?
A famous win for Portugal, their 2nd Nations League title.
Portugal win the Nations League! 🇵🇹🏆#NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/7PlHVxcEzd
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) June 8, 2025
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Champions!!
𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘! 🏆🏆 #FazHistória | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/iJfn0AtpYz
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) June 8, 2025
Portugal have won the Nations League 2025 in Penalties. 5-3 from the spots after 2-2 in the 120 minutes of play. A famous win for them. Cristiano Ronaldo is in tears, so are many in the Spanish colours, but the contrast of emotions is palpable.
Goaaaaaaaal!! Ruben Neves finds the net. Portugal are the UEFA Nations League 2025 Champions!!! They win the Penalty Shoot-Out 5-3.
Portugal: ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
Spain: ⚽⚽⚽❌
Save!! Diogo Costa saves the strike from Alvaro Morata. Advantage Portugal!
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Soain: ⚽⚽⚽❌
Goaaaal!! Nuno Mendes screams one and ripples the net.
Portugal: ⚽⚽⚽⚽
Spain: ⚽⚽⚽
Goaaaaal!! Isco finds the goal. Diogo Costa got a touch but the force takes it over the line.
Portugal: ⚽⚽⚽
Spain: ⚽⚽⚽
Goaaaaaal!! Bruno Fernandes converts the spot kick with a superb finish.
Portugal: ⚽⚽⚽
Spain: ⚽⚽
Goaaaaal!! Alex Baena finds the net for Spain.
Portugal: ⚽⚽
Spain: ⚽⚽
Vitinha scores for Portugal
Portugal: ⚽⚽
Spain: ⚽
⚽ Mikel Merino, the Arsenal midfielder, finds the net emphatically.
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Spain: ⚽
⚽ Goncalo Ramos Scores, converts the first penalty of the night.
The Penalty Shoot-Out will be taken at the Portuguese end. Alvaro Morata is wearing the captain's arm band for Spain and he is likely to be one of the takers.
End of Extra Time..
The Nations League final goes to penalties!
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) June 8, 2025
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Diogo Jota mistimes his jump and heads a glorious chance over. That is the end of the 120 minutes and nothing to separate between Portugal and Spain. The UEFA Nations League will be determined by the Penalty Shootout.
119' Mikel Merino tries to put Alex Baena through with a dinked pass but Costa comes off his line and collects the ball ahead of the Spanish attacker.
119' Martin Zubimendi makes a mesmerizing run skipping past Portugal players, and then his pass is in between Isco and Alvaro Morata, eventually going out for a Portugal throw-in.
117'Yeremy Pino finds Alvaro Morata inside the box, whose pass is cleared by Ruben Dias. Isco takes a swing at it but only manages to kick the Portuguese centre-back.
116'Pedro Porro makes a good cross again but no Spain player is attacking that. In the end, Nuno Mendes makes a simple clearance.
The Iberian rivals clash in Munich on June 8th, 2025, as Portugal face defending champions Spain in what promises to be a historic UEFA Nations League final. The Allianz Arena will witness a contest not just of skill and tactics, but of legacy, national pride, and generational shifts in football power.
Spain arrive with momentum, confidence, and a squad radiating balance and tactical maturity. Under Luis de la Fuente, La Roja have crafted a blend of youthful exuberance and disciplined positional play. Their midfield trio – featuring the intelligence of Fabián Ruiz, the anchoring work of Martín Zubimendi, and the creative drive of Pedri – has given Spain the central control that few European teams can match. The wing pairing of Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal has terrorized full-backs throughout the tournament, offering width, pace, and unpredictability.
Yamal, in particular, has captured headlines across the continent. At just 17, his fearlessness and flair evoke memories of a young Messi. With Oyarzabal expected to lead the line in a hybrid striker-playmaker role, Spain’s fluid 4-3-3 threatens from all areas. Defensively, the return of Aymeric Laporte adds stability and aerial assurance against a physical Portuguese frontline.
Portugal, however, bring firepower and experience of their own. Roberto Martínez has quietly instilled tactical clarity and squad unity. João Palhinha will anchor the midfield, likely flanked by Vitinha’s vertical dynamism and Bruno Fernandes’ creative distribution. The key question remains whether Martínez will stick with João Neves as an inverted full-back or return to a more conservative back four to counter Spain’s wide threats.
At the heart of Portugal’s push is Cristiano Ronaldo. Now 40, this may be the final major final of his storied international career. Yet his influence remains profound—both in presence and finishing. Supporting him, Rafael Leão’s pace and Trincão’s resurgence add a different dimension. Portugal’s recent 2–1 win over Germany and their 5–2 quarter-final dismantling of Denmark showcased both grit and attacking depth.
The final promises not just tactical intrigue but a symbolic confrontation between two footballing generations: Ronaldo, the ever-present symbol of Portuguese excellence, versus Yamal, the teenage wonder embodying Spain’s footballing future. The stage could not be more perfect for such a narrative.