Portugal 🇵🇹 won their second Nations League trophy today with a penalty after a 2-2 draw in normal time, but the Fire doubled after an M. Zubimendi’s goal in the 21st minute of the game put Spain 🇪🇸 in command, shortly on 26 minutes M. Mendes dismissed shine by score equalizer goal.
Both teams continued their threat, but Spain capitalized on a supporting run that led to their second goal by M. Oyarzabel in 45 minutes of the game. This strengthened Spain’s chances of winning the trophy, but they came to Portugal’s rescue by pulling Portugal to level at 2-2 in the 61st minute.
After normal and extra time, the referees had no option other than separating the two sides on penalties.
Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes and Nuno Mendes all calmly fired their penalties home before Morata’s weak effort was stopped by Costa.
And as Neves converted the final spot-kick, Portugal became the first team to win two Nations League titles – denying Spain, who were vying for the same honor.
Ronaldo dropped to the turf and sobbed in tears of joy on the sidelines after Ruben Neves slotted home the winning penalty following Diogo Costa’s save from Álvaro Morata’s spot-kick.