New Delhi: Portugal and Spain are set to fight for the UEFA Nations League glory in Munich as they lock horns at the Allianz Arena. Both sides are eyeing their second triumph in the competition’s short history, with Spain chasing back-to-back titles and Portugal hoping to upset the odds and reclaim the silverware they first lifted in 2019.
Few expected Portugal to reach this stage but Roberto Martinez’s men have defied expectations eliminating Germany in a thrilling semi-final that saw Francisco Conceicao and Cristiano Ronaldo overturn a first-half deficit. Ronaldo’s close-range winner not only gave Portugal their first win over Germany in 25 years but also gave the legendary forward yet another milestone in his remarkable career.
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— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) June 8, 2025
Luis de la Fuente’s Spain have been irresistible in attack, netting 23 goals in nine Nations League games this season. Their demolition of the Netherlands in the quarter-finals, scoring six over two legs, underlined their firepower. Despite nearly squandering a four-goal advantage against France, Spain remain unbeaten in competitive matches since March 2023. With Turkey, Georgia and Bulgaria awaiting them in their World Cup qualifying group, La Roja look well-placed to continue their resurgence.
Both sides have faced off on 40 occasions across all competitions, with Spain holding the upper hand with 17 wins, while Portugal have claimed victory just six times. The remaining encounters have ended in draws. Portugal have found form recently in the Nations League, winning their last two matches and netting seven goals while Spain remain unbeaten in their last 19 matches in all competitions, with their last defeat coming against Colombia in March last year.
Before the final showdown between Portugal and Spain, fans will also have their eyes on the bronze medal clash between Germany and France. Hosts Germany and France will battle it out for third place in Stuttgart on Sunday afternoon, both reeling from semi-final heartbreak. Despite taking the lead against Portugal, Germany ultimately fell short while France’s thrilling late surge couldn’t stop Spain from progressing to the final. With both sides eyeing a morale-boosting victory and the chance to end their campaigns on a high, fans can expect another fiercely contested encounter between two European heavyweights.
Predicted lineups
Portugal: Diogo Costa; Nelson Semedo, Rúben Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves; Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, Pedro Neto
Spain: Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Pedri, Fabian Ruiz: Yamal, Merino, Williams; Oyarzabal
Match prediction
Spain’s Lamine Yamal is firing on all cylinders and is expected to give another spectacular performance against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Spain have been the better team throughout the tournament and are expected to end with the ultimate prize.
Prediction: Portugal1-3 Spain
Portugal and Spain will fight for the Nations League trophy at the Allianz Arena tonight while Germany and France will fight for third place. But before the action kicks off, let’s examine which team has the upper hand over the other. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
