Ronaldo Leads Portugal to Nations League Win Over Spain

A penalty shootout was required in the Nations League after the game between Portugal and Spain ended in a 2-2 draw after both teams played for around 2 hours. Alas, Morata failed to score from the penalty, allowing Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal to win the title.

At the end of 90 minutes, Portugal and Spain were even, thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s second half goal. A goal by the Portuguese superstar made sure the team could draw level in the final.

• Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
• Ronaldo scored his 138th international goal to force shootout.
• Vitinha dedicates the win to Ronaldo, calling him the GOAT.

Before the half ended, Spain had a lead after a fast-paced match, which Martin Zubimendi started by opening the scoring right away. The team equalized through Nuno Mendes, who finished a superb play from Portugal. Things began when Cristiano Ronaldo broke free and moved the ball precisely to a teammate near the goal area. Mendes shot the ball, quickly going beyond the goalkeeping efforts and ending the match with a goal. Still, Mikel Oyarzabal managed to score for Spain just before the end of the first half. In the end, the winner was chosen by the shootout.

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"This Nations League Trophy is dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo, he's the Greatest Footballer of all time", says Vitinha after the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears as Portugal picked up their second Nations League title by beating holders Spain 5-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in Sunday's final. Ronaldo's 138th international goal took the final to a shootout, with Alvaro Morata's miss proving costly for Spain as Ruben Neves struck the winning spot kick to spark wild scenes of celebration, with emotion overwhelming the veteran captain. The players lift the trophy at last and Ronaldo will have a good night sleep today.