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Portuguese team defeated Spain in the final of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League even though Cristiano Ronaldo was injured and had to leave the field after scoring a key goal.
The UEFA Nations League final is a duel between Portugal and Spain. Both teams pursued a charming attacking style but in the first half of the first half, the match took place at a low speed because Portugal and Spain were cautious. The Spanish team controlled the ball and was a little more proactive.
In such a game, Spain got a goal from a bad defensive situation of Portugal. In the 21st minute, Lamine Yamal made a pass into the box. Goalkeepers Costa and Joao Neves did not break the ball well, creating conditions for Zubimendi to finish easily to open the match score.
But just 5 minutes later, Portugal itself knew how to silence the opponent. His teammates had a reasonable touch for Nuno Mendes to enter the box, he launched a dangerous shot to equalize 1-1 for the Portuguese team. However, this team once again revealed its mistake.
In the 45th minute, starting from Ronaldo's bad wall touch, Spain organized a quick counterattack. Pedri poked a slot for Mikel Oyarzabal to finish delicately to put Spain ahead before the end of the first half.
Ronaldo was injured after scoring the equalizer.
Entering the 2nd half, Portugal understood that they were forced to increase their attack. The pressure created by Bruno Fernandes and his teammates was great enough to make Spain make mistakes. In the 61st minute, Nuno Mendes stretched dangerously to hit the Spanish defender, Cristiano Ronaldo crossed the ball near the goal to equalize 2-2 for Portugal.
For the rest of the match, the two teams made a series of adjustments to increase their attack. Unfortunately, the chances were not converted into goals. Spain and Portugal entered two extra periods. Ronaldo was injured and had to leave the field in the 88th minute.
The 30-minute extra time took place with a boring game. No one wants to risk attacking when their physical strength has declined. The two teams entered a penalty shootout by chance.
In the 4th round, Morata (Spain) missed a kick and 5 Portuguese players successfully made it. Portugal is officially crowned the champion of the Nations League in the 2024-2025 season.
Cristiano Ronaldo lifted the trophy.
