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Portugal vs Spain, 2024/25 Nations League FINAL, 08/06/2025, starting lineups. BeSoccer
Portugal vs Spain, 2024/25 Nations League FINAL, 08/06/2025, starting lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Nations League FINAL between Portugal and Spain, kick-off at 21.00 CEST, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Who will win the coveted trophy, will it go to Lamine Yamal's La Roja or to Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal?
Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
21'
M. Zubimendi
Nuno Mendes
26'
1 - 1
1 - 2
45'
M. Oyarzabal
C. Ronaldo
61'
2 - 2
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 120'
    It's all over! Portugal have triumphed over Spain, securing the win after a tense penalty shootout!
  • 120'
    Ruben Neves steps up and scores! That's it! Portugal are the champions!
  • 120'
    Spain miss! Morata's effort is saved by the keeper! Portugal now have the advantage.
  • 120'
    Goal for Portugal! Nuno Mendes finds the back of the net from the spot.
  • 120'
    Isco steps up and he also converts! Spain are three for three in the shootout.
  • 120'
    Bruno Fernandes makes no mistake! He fires home Portugal's third penalty in the shootout.
  • 120'
    Spain's second penalty is in! Alex Baena finds the back of the net, keeping them level in the shootout.
  • 120'
    Vitinha steps up and converts! Portugal are two for two in the shootout.
  • 120'
    Gonçalo Ramos steps up first for Portugal and confidently dispatches it past Unai Simon!
End of match

End of match

  • 120'
    After 120 minutes of football, it's still all square, which means this game will be decided by penalties!
  • 120'
    One minute added!
  • 116'
    There's been a definite improvement in La Roja during this second half of extra time; they are now dominating and really pushing for a goal.
  • 112'
    A cross from Baena finds Pino, but his header goes wide of the target.
  • 110'
    Spain sub: Morata replaces Oyarzabal.
  • 109'
    Porro has just been shown a yellow card for bringing down Rafael Leão.
Substitution

Substitution

at España
Substitution

Substitution

at Portugal
  • 106'
    Diogo Jota is being introduced for Portugal, with Pedro Neto going off.
  • 106'
    Substitution for Spain: Lamine Yamal makes way, and Yeremy Pino comes onto the pitch.
  • 105'
    And that's the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time!
  • 105'
    One minute added!
  • 103'
    Spain are under a lot of pressure right now as we approach the end of the first period of extra time.
Card

Yellow card

a España
  • 100'
    Alex Baena and Nuno Mendes have both been booked after that altercation between them.
  • 97'
    Cucurella's effort goes off target.
  • 95'
    That left flank with Leao and Mendes is really causing Spain problems now.
  • 91'
    Spain are making two substitutions: Alex Baena and Pedro Porro replace Mingueza and Nico Williams.
End of match

End of match

  • 90+2'
    And that's the full-time whistle! It's finished 2-2, which means we're heading for extra time here!
  • 90+1'
    Unai Simon with a fantastic save! Bruno Fernandes struck that free-kick really well, but the Spanish keeper was equal to it.
  • 90'
    The ball's rolling for the additional 30 minutes!
  • 90'
    Two minutes added!
  • 90'
    Le Normand has just been shown a yellow card for that challenge on Rafael Leao.
Substitution

Substitution

at Portugal
  • 88'
    Portugal sub: Goncalo Ramos replaces Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • 86'
    Oh, this doesn't look good for Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo is down on the turf, and it appears he won't be able to continue the match.
  • 81'
    Pedro Neto sees the yellow after grabbing Lamine Yamal.
  • 79'
    Play is currently stopped because Diogo Costa, the Portuguese keeper, looks like he's got some muscular problems.
  • 77'
    A shot from Yamal, but Diogo Costa makes the save!
Substitution

Substitution

at Portugal
Substitution

Substitution

at Portugal
  • 74'
    Spain are making two substitutions: Mikel Merino and Isco replace Pedri and Fabian.
  • 73'
    Double change for Portugal: Inacio and Bernardo Silva are making way for Leao and Vitinha.
  • 71'
    That cross from Semedo causes no problems for Spain, as Unai Simon confidently claims it.
  • 69'
    So close for Nico Williams! His effort from distance curled just off target.
  • 66'
    Action has slowed considerably since Portugal's goal, with both sides seemingly taking a breather.
  • 63'
    What a brilliant move from Spain, and Pedri was almost rewarded! He carved out a great opportunity, but his shot just drifted wide in the end.
  • 59'
    GOOOOOOOOOAAAAL TO PORTUGAL!! What a poacher's finish from Cristiano Ronaldo! He snaffles up the rebound from a deflected Mendes cross, and that's now eight goals for him in this Nations League edition!
  • 55'
    Fabian tested Diogo Costa with a long-range effort, and the Portuguese keeper parried it away well.
  • 51'
    Neto whipped in a cross that took a deflection off a Spanish defender, straight into the hands of Unai Simón.
Goal disallowed

Goal disallowed

  • 48'
    No goal for Portugal! Bruno Fernandes thought he'd scored, but the flag is up for offside!
  • 46'
    And we are back underway for the second half!
  • 45'
    What an incredible statistic for Oyarzabal! He has either scored or assisted in every final he's ever contested for both club and country.
  • 45'
    And that's the half-time whistle! Spain go into the break a goal up, having taken the lead through Zubimendi, before Mendes equalised, and Oyarzabal restored their advantage.
  • 45'
    Two minutes added!
  • 44'
    GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAL TO SPAIN!! Oyarzabal has put La Roja back in front! A fantastic assist from Pedri, and Spain have the lead once more!
  • 43'
    Oyarzabal commits a foul, so Portugal are given the ball.
  • 40'
    Spain are controlling possession more in these minutes, but the overall pace of the match has dropped off a bit.
  • 36'
    Thirty minutes gone in the match, and the scores remain level, one goal each for Spain and Portugal.
  • 32'
    Fabian sees yellow for his challenge on Pedro Neto.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Portugal en el 26'
  • 26'
    GOOOOOOOOAAAAAL TO PORTUGAL!! It's 1-1! Nuno Mendes with a fantastic effort, a powerful left-footed drive that gives Unai Simon no chance.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de España en el 21'
  • 21'
    GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAL TO SPAIN!! Zubimendi pounced on a loose ball inside the area to put La Roja one-nil up!
Card

Yellow card

a Portugal
  • 19'
    Inacio has just been shown a yellow card after that collision with a Spanish player.
  • 17'
    What a strike from Nico Williams! He unleashed a long-range shot that very nearly clipped the crossbar!
  • 15'
    Great chance for Spain! Nico Williams set up Pedri beautifully, but his effort went narrowly past the post.
  • 13'
    Lamine Yamal took the free-kick, but his shot sailed harmlessly over the bar.
  • 9'
    Portugal are just knocking the ball around from side to side at the moment.
  • 5'
    Joao Neves shot went wide of the mark.
  • 4'
    Spain are playing in their yellow kit, with the colours running from left to right on their shirts. Portugal, meanwhile, are in their red and green strip, with those colours appearing from right to left.
  • 1'
    The referee has blown his whistle, and the ball is rolling at the Allianz Arena!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The players take the field!
  • PRVW
    The pre-match warm-ups of both sides are complete and we're closing in on kick-off.
  • PRVW
    Portugal starting XI: Diogo Costa (GK); Joao Neves, Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Francisco Conceicao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto.
  • PRVW
    Spain starting XI: Unai Simon (GK); Mingueza, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Pedri, Zubimendi, Fabian; Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal, Nico Williams.
  • PRVW
    La Roja have revealed their starting eleven, here you go!
  • PRVW
    Sandro Schärer will be in the middle for this one, Fedayi San the VAR.
  • PRVW
    With both teams in strong form and packed with attacking talent, the final promises to be a closely fought and memorable Iberian showdown in Munich.
  • PRVW
    Both nations have a rich head-to-head history, with Spain winning 18 of their 40 encounters, Portugal winning six, and 16 ending in draws.
  • PRVW
    For Portugal, Diogo Costa is expected in goal, with a back four of Semedo, Dias, Inacio, and Mendes, and a midfield anchored by Vitinha and Joao Neves.
  • PRVW
    The predicted Spanish line-up features Unai Simon in goal, with Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, and Cucurella in defence, and a front three of Yamal, Oyarzabal, and Nico Williams.
  • PRVW
    Portugal, led by Roberto Martinez, have lost just one of their last nine Nations League games and boast a strong squad featuring Vitinha, João Neves, and Bernardo Silva alongside Ronaldo.
  • PRVW
    However, La Roja have some notable absentees, with Rodri, Ferran Torres, and Dani Carvajal all missing through injury, and defensive vulnerabilities exposed in their semi-final win.
  • PRVW
    Spain have been impressive under Luis de la Fuente, unbeaten in their last ten Nations League matches away from home, and eyeing a third major trophy in as many years.
  • PRVW
    The match will see a fascinating generational duel between Portugal’s legendary Ronaldo and Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who scored twice against France.
  • PRVW
    La Roja arrive as the reigning champions and favourites, having edged France 5-4 in a thrilling semi-final, while Portugal reached the final after a comeback win over hosts Germany, sealed by Cristiano Ronaldo’s 137th international goal
  • PRVW
    Portugal and Spain will contest the UEFA Nations League final in Munich on Sunday night, both aiming to become the first team to win the competition twice.
Info

Pre-match

08 June 2025, 21:00

Referee: Sandro Schärer | VAR: Fedayi San

Stadium: Allianz Arena

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Nations League FINAL between Portugal and Spain, kick-off at 21.00 CEST, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Who will win the coveted trophy, will it go to Lamine Yamal's La Roja or to Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal?