Portugal took the title of Nations League on Monday. Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2–2 draw in a thrilling match played in Munich, Germany.
With this, Portugal became the first country to win the UEFA Nations League title twice. This title victory made Cristiano Ronaldo emotional. Alam was that the star footballer could not stop his tears on the field.
Both countries appeared aggressive from the initial minutes in the title match. The first goal of the match was Spain’s name. This success was achieved by the 21st minute when Martin Zubemandi scored when failed to clear the cross of Lamin Yamal of Portugal.
Portugal retaliated soon after. Nuno Mendes beat Oscar Mingueja and scored his first international goal after five minutes and brought Portugal on par.
Mikel Oyarajabal scored the 45th minute goal of the match to give Spain a 2–1 lead. In the second half, Portugal tried to return to the match after the arrival of Ruben Nevece and Nelson Semedo. At the 61st minute, Cristiano Ronaldo walked Nuno Mendes’s Deflected Cross and again equalized the score 2–2. This was the 938th goal of Ronaldo’s career.
After this, Ronaldo had to go out of the field due to injury, but despite this, Portugal put pressure in extra time. Seedo lost a good chance and the speed of Rafael Leo disturbed the defense of Spain.
This drama continued in penalty shoot-out. Both sides converted their first three spot-kicks into goals. Digo Costa diverted Alvaro Morata from scoring a dive on its right. After this, Ruben Nevece went ahead and converted the decisive penalty into a goal and gave Portugal the second Nations League title.
After winning the title, Ronaldo also gave a big hint about his career. Ronaldo told the media, & ldquo; You know how old I have already grown. Obviously, I am close to the end than the beginning, but I have to enjoy every moment. If I am not seriously injured, I will continue to play. & Rdquo;