Portugal beats Spain on penalties to win second Nations League title
Portugal secured a 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Spain after a 2-2 draw in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final in Munich, earning its second league crown.
Key points
- Portugal won the 2025 Nations League final on penalties, 5-3, after a 2-2 draw.
- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player over 40 to score in a Nations League final.
- Goalkeepers Diogo Costa saved Álvaro Morata’s spot‑kick, sealing Portugal’s win.
- Portugal is the first nation to capture the Nations League trophy twice.
Portugal made history by clinching their second UEFA Nations League title, defeating Spain 5-3 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 2025 final at Munich’s Football Arena.
Spain struck first with Martín Zubimendi’s 21st-minute goal, but Portugal answered quickly as Nuno Mendes rifled home an equalizer just five minutes later. Mikel Oyarzabal restored Spain’s lead before halftime, only for Cristiano Ronaldo to level the score again with a clinical volley in the 61st minute—making him the first player over 40 to score in a Nations League final.
The match remained deadlocked through extra time, sending the decider to penalties. Portugal converted all five spot-kicks, while Diogo Costa’s crucial save against Álvaro Morata sealed the victory. Rúben Neves stepped up to score the winning penalty, capping a night of high drama and tension..
With this win, Portugal becomes the first nation to win the UEFA Nations League twice, while Spain’s hopes of a second title slipped away in heartbreaking fashion.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the winning penalty for Portugal in the 2025 Nations League final?
Rúben Neves scored the decisive penalty.
What historic first did Cristiano Ronaldo achieve in the final?
He became the first player over 40 to score in a Nations League final.
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