Portugal clinched it's second Nations League title as they beat holders Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Sunday's final, to be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Ronaldo scored the equalizer for the Selecao as the game went to extra-time before Bernardo Silva's penalty saw them clinch the trophy.
Portugal Vs Spain, Nations League Final: Ronaldo Wins Another Continental Title After Munich Shoot Out
Ronaldo scored his 138th international goal in the final to take the game to a shootout in Munich, before Alvaro Morata’s missed penalty proved costly for La Roja as Neves struck the winning spot kick
Ronaldo, who stated that he won't play the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, could resort to staying with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo had kept Portugal in the game when he equalized in the 61st minute of regular time with his record-extending 138th goal after Mikel Oyarzabal had given Spain a halftime lead.
Oyarzabal squeezed the ball past Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa in the 45th after Pedri played him in.
Martin Zubimendi had broken the deadlock in the 21st with a tap in when Portugal’s defense failed to deal with Lamine Yamal’s cross, then Nuno Mendes leveled five minutes later when he drilled a low shot inside the far post.
Earlier, Kylian Mbappé led France to third place with a 2-0 win over host nation Germany in Stuttgart.
(With AP inputs)
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