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.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from the Nations League final with our live blog below…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!Copy linkCopiedRemarkable RobertoRoberto 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!Copy linkCopiedNuno Mendes wins player of the finalAnd deservedly so – he was immense!Copy linkCopiedPerfect PortugalPortugal 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. Copy linkCopiedUpset for Lamine YamalIt 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. Copy linkCopiedRelentless RonaldoAt 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.Copy linkCopiedPORTUGAL BEAT SPAIN 5-3 ON PENALTIES AND WIN NATIONS LEAGUE!!!Copy linkCopiedGoal – Ruben Neves (Portugal) 5-3Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Morata (Spain) 4-3Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mendes (Portugal) 4-3Copy linkCopiedGoal – Isco (Spain) 3-3Copy linkCopiedGoal – Fernandes (Portugal) 3-2Copy linkCopiedGoal – Baena (Spain) 2-2Copy linkCopiedGoal – Vitinha (Portugal) 2-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Merino (Spain) 1-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Ramos (Portugal) 1-0Copy linkCopiedPenalty shootoutCopy linkCopiedPortugal 2-2 Spain120. 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!Copy linkCopiedPortugal 2-2 Spain119. 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. Copy linkCopiedPortugal 2-2 Spain115. 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. Copy linkCopiedPortugal 2-2 Spain111. Morata is on for Spain’s second goal scorer Oyarzabal. Copy linkCopiedPortugal 2-2 Spain110. 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. Copy linkCopiedPortugal 2-2 Spain108. 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. Copy linkCopiedPortugal 2-2 Spain105. Second half of extra time is underway!Who’s going to lift this trophy?!Copy linkCopiedPortugal 2-2 SpainHalf 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. Copy linkCopied More
