Munich: Portugal won the 2025 UEFA Nations League title Sunday after defeating Spain 5-3 on penalties in a match that ended 2-2 after regular time and extra time.
According to Anadolu Agency, Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi put his team ahead 1-0 in the 21st minute at Munich's Allianz Arena with a shot from inside the penalty area. Just five minutes later, Portuguese defender Nuno Mendes equalized with a well-placed shot from the ground.
Spain took a 2-1 lead before the end of the first half with a goal by midfielder Mikel Oyarzabal in the 45th minute. Portugal's veteran star and captain Cristiano Ronaldo followed up on a loose ball in the penalty area, and Portugal equalized again in the 61st minute. Ronaldo, who had fallen to the ground, was replaced by Goncalo Ramos in the 88th minute.
With the score still tied after extra time, the match went to penalties. Portugal secured their second Nations League title in history after Spanish forward Alvaro Morata missed the fourth penalty.