Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 8 June 2025, the UEFA Nations League final took place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, where Portugal faced defending champions Spain. After a tense match that ended in a 2–2 draw, the title was decided in a dramatic penalty shootout, with Portugal emerging victorious 5–3.

Spain twice took the lead with goals from Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal — the first in the 20th minute and the second just before halftime. However, Portugal quickly responded: Nuno Mendes struck a precise shot to equalize, followed by a stunning volley from Cristiano Ronaldo off a Mendes cross. The goal marked Ronaldo’s 138th for the national team.

With the score unchanged after extra time, the match went to penalties, testing the nerves of both teams. Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa made a crucial save, and Rúben Neves converted the decisive penalty to secure Portugal’s second Nations League title.