Ronaldo bags winner as Portugal beats Germany to enter UEFA Nations League final
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Portugal fought back to beat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the Nations League final.
Germany took the lead in the 48th minute, as Florian Wirtz headed in unmarked in the box, following a pinpoint lobbed pass from Joshua Kimmich.
However, Portugal turned the match around, first equalising through substitute Francisco Conceicao in the 63rd minute, before Ronaldo tapped in five minutes later to send the visitor into the final.
AS IT HAPPENED | GERMANY VS PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS
Spain and France will clash in the other semifinal on Thursday to decide which team will face Portugal in the decider on Sunday.
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