TEARFUL Cristiano Ronaldo has added yet another trophy to his ever-bulging cabinet as Portugal beat Spain in an epic Nations League final via penalties.
Arsenal target Zubimendi broke the deadlock after a defensive mix-up, before Nuno Mendes levelled the scoring.
Mikel Oyarzabal then put La Roja back ahead with a sensational finish just before the break.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo popped up with a superb volley, which sent the game to penalties.
And after Diogo Costa saved Alvaro Morata’s penalty, Ruben Neves stepped up to successfully secure Portugal’s second Nations League triumph.
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Unlucky Luis
Luis de la Fuente and his Spanish team were in touching distance of making it three trophies in three years so he and his side will definitely feel this loss for a bit.
I’m sure they will be back as the amount of young talent they have in their side is second to none!
Remarkable Roberto
Roberto Martinez didn’t have the best luck with Belgium but his luck seems to be changing as he finally has his hands on his first piece of international silverware and he’ll be hoping to get his hands on more!
Nuno Mendes wins player of the final
And deservedly so – he was immense!
Perfect Portugal
Portugal played incredibly well, especially after that first half.
Spain were the better team in the first half but Roberto Martinez’s half time team talk was clearly inspiring as they came out a different side that second half.
The subs worked an absolute treat as well as Leao was causing all sorts of problems to that Spain defence.
Mendes was absolutely incredible as he got on the scoresheet, got an assist, shut out Yamal and played out of this world – he carries on his rich vein of his form.
Upset for Lamine Yamal
It was the legend who won the battle against the rookie.
It didn’t quite go his way today for Yamal but we all know this is a minor hiccup in his career as he will definitely be back causing havoc in Europe come next season.
Relentless Ronaldo
At 40 years of age he just doesn’t stop!
The winner in the semi final of this competition and the goal to level it up in this game!
That’s 938 career goals for him now and 138 goals for his country – he just doesn’t stop.The footballing icon was in tears at the end of the game as he wins one more international trophy.
Another great moment in his career.
PORTUGAL BEAT SPAIN 5-3 ON PENALTIES AND WIN NATIONS LEAGUE!!!
Goal – Ruben Neves (Portugal) 5-3
Penalty saved – Morata (Spain) 4-3
Goal – Mendes (Portugal) 4-3
Goal – Isco (Spain) 3-3
Goal – Fernandes (Portugal) 3-2
Goal – Baena (Spain) 2-2
Goal – Vitinha (Portugal) 2-1
Goal – Merino (Spain) 1-1
Goal – Ramos (Portugal) 1-0
Penalty shootout
Portugal 2-2 Spain
120. Dias whips in a good looking ball and it’s Jota at the end of it but he heads over!
That definitely would’ve been the winner.The Nations League final is going to a penalty shootout!
Fulltime of extra time!Portugal 2-2 Spain
119. Nearly for Spain!
Merino clips in a ball with Baena bearing down on the ball but Costa gets there just in time.
Think Baena would have been offside anyway.
Portugal 2-2 Spain
115. Spain definitely more in control of this second 15.
Still not getting in behind as Portugal were though.
A half chance on the right side of Portugal’s box and Baena drills it in the box but Dias got it away.
Portugal 2-2 Spain
111. Morata is on for Spain’s second goal scorer Oyarzabal.
Portugal 2-2 Spain
110. The only way to stop Leao at the moment is to bring him down and that’s what Porro had to do prevent Leao accelerating away from him even further.
Portugal 2-2 Spain
108. Porro goes for goal just inside Portugal’s half!
Very close and audacious attempt from the Spurs right back had Costa scrambling back but it floated just over.
Portugal 2-2 Spain
105. Second half of extra time is underway!
Who’s going to lift this trophy?!
Portugal 2-2 Spain
Half time of extra time and that was dominant from Portugal.
Leao and Mendes are the definite danger men!
Yamal couldn’t pass the Mendes test as he’s stopped so many big names this season.
Yamal off for Pino and Jota on for Neto.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
