Ronaldo's tears of joy as Portugal claim Nations League glory

Portugal claimed their second Nations League title in dramatic fashion, defeating arch-rivals Spain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after an intense 2-2 draw in Munich's Allianz Arena.

Match Highlights

The final delivered non-stop action from start to finish:

• 21': Spain took the lead through Martin Zubimendi's close-range finish
• 26': Nuno Mendes equalized with a powerful low drive
• 45': Mikel Oyarzabal restored Spain's advantage before halftime
• 61': Cristiano Ronaldo leveled with his 138th international goal

Penalty Shootout Drama

The decisive moments came from the spot:

• Portugal converted all four penalties (Ramos, Vitinha, Fernandes, Mendes)
• Diogo Costa saved Álvaro Morata's crucial penalty
• Rúben Neves scored the winning penalty to seal victory

Ronaldo's Emotional Night

The 40-year-old superstar experienced a rollercoaster of emotions:

• Scored the crucial equalizer in regular time
• Substituted before extra time
• Overcome with joy during the penalty shootout
• Lifted the trophy amid emotional celebrations

Historic Achievement

Portugal made history by becoming:

• The first nation to win two Nations League titles
• The team to deny Spain a chance at matching this record

The victory marks another milestone in Portugal's golden generation, while Spain will rue missed opportunities in their quest for back-to-back Nations League triumphs.