Portugal - Spain: Seleçao wins the Nations League at the end of the evening, match summary

2:2

Portugal won the Nations League final against Portugal. The match started very well. Both nations were on the offensive, and the score quickly changed thanks to Zubimendi, who took advantage of a small mix-up in the box to put Spain on the right track (21'). There was no time to doubt for the Portuguese, who relied on Nuno Mendes to equalize five minutes later (26') with a beautiful cross shot. As the two teams headed into the break with the score level, Pedri provided Oyzarzabal with the ball to make it 2-1 before the break. The Spanish striker finished off the score beautifully (45').

As soon as the break came back from the locker room, Portugal thought they had the equalizer with a beautiful strike from Fernandes (48') but an offside position cut short the Portuguese joy. The one who would finally bring it all was called Cristiano Ronaldo . The former Real Madrid striker was on the receiving end of a deflected cross and allowed Portugal to equalize at the hour mark. And this Nations League final would ultimately go to extra time. The tension mounted in the latter, making the final minutes electric. It would rise even more during the penalty shootout where only Alvaro Morata would miss his attempt. Ruben Neves was responsible for converting the penalty which crowned Portugal for the second time in this Nations League.

After the penalty, Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears. At 40, the legendary Seleçao striker is adding even more to his trophy cabinet.

The Nations League returns to Portugal! Six years later, the Seleçao once again find themselves crowned champions in this competition thanks to Ruben Neves's last-gasp penalty.

MATCH BALL FOR PORTUGAL. Costa chooses the right side and saves Morata's penalty. The Seleçao can win this Nations League now.

He couldn't miss. The Portuguese hero of the evening placed his penalty perfectly and put his team back in front in a penalty shootout where no one missed so far.

Back with the Spanish national team, the former Real Madrid midfielder had a close call. Costa chose the right side and deflected the ball without being able to push it away.

Portugal took the lead again thanks to their captain who had the perfect recipe for taking this penalty.

Alex Baena, who also came on as a substitute, applied himself and took the opposing goalkeeper by choosing the same side as Mikel Merino.

The PSG midfielder, a specialist in this exercise, strikes hard. Simon chooses the right side but it's too well-shot. Portugal moves back in front of Spain.

Coming on as a substitute, Mikel Merino didn't hesitate and beat Diogo Costa with a perfect counter-attack.

The Portuguese opened the scoring in this session with a powerful strike through the middle from Parisian Gonçalo Ramos.

The penalty shootout will be played in front of Portugal's fans. The cheers subsided instantly after the referee's gesture. The Portuguese will also start the penalty shootout.

IT'S OVER! Portugal and Spain will face off in the Nations League final in a penalty shootout that promises to be very tense.

The fourth official has just signaled added time for this second period of extra time. The penalties are getting closer.

Will there be one left in this Portugal-Spain match? The two teams are entering the final minute of extra time in this highly contested Nations League final.

Isco is called upon for this cross. The former Madrid player tackles but catches the leg of Dias, who did his team a lot of good in this Portugal-Spain match.

Luis de la Fuente's men settled into Portugal's half. However, there were few clear-cut chances.

The penalty shootout is fast approaching in this Nations League final, with Portugal and Spain both vying for victory.

Baena delivers an excellent cross towards the far post. His Villarreal teammate, Pino, rises but his header misses due to poor timing.

Luis de la Fuente makes another substitution in this Portugal-Spain match with the introduction of Morata. Oyarzabal steps down.

The Spanish full-back is very late and knocks down Leao. A more than logical yellow card is shown to the Tottenham player.

Pedro Porro attempts a midfield lob from the right side of the pitch. Diogo Costa is too far forward and makes a cutback, but the ball ultimately goes just over. A thrill for Portugal.

Cucurella is in the box and crosses low. Dias is well positioned and makes another important save.

During this half of extra time, both coaches of this Portugal-Spain match made one substitution. Pino replaces Yamal while Neto is replaced by Jota.

Total suspense in Munich surrounds the winner of this Nations League. Portugal and Spain will fight it out in this second period of extra time. If there are no goals, it will be a penalty shootout.