WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo scores in Portugal vs Spain UEFA Nations League final
Cristiano Ronaldo restored parity in the UEFA Nations League final when he equalised for Portugal against Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo defends Lamine Yamal after Nations League win: Leave him alone
Cristiano Ronaldo came to the defence of Lamine Yamal after Portugal defeated Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday, June 8. Ronaldo scored the equaliser in the final as Portugal pushed the European champions into a penalty shootout, where they beat them 5-3 after the game ended 2-2 in normal time. While Ronaldo had a great game, the same couldn't be said about Yamal, who struggled to find a cutting edge. The Portuguese superstar, who praised Yamal before the final, once again jumped to the defence of the young sensation. Speaking after the game, Ronaldo said that Yamal is going to win a lot of accolades going forward, both individually and for his teams. advertisementRonaldo went on to say that Yamal has a lot of scope for improvement, and he is a phenomenon who should be left alone. The Portuguese superstar feels that the Spanish youngster has a big career ahead of him and will win the Nations League multiple times in the future. "He's going to win a lot of titles, both collective and individual. He's only 17 years old... I repeat: he's a kid with a lot of room for improvement. He's a phenomenon, but we have to leave him alone, that's what I ask. He has a very long career ahead of him and will surely win the Nations League many times," said Ronaldo. Ronaldo also defended Luis de la Fuente and his decision to take of Yamal in the second half of extra time. The Portugal skipper said that De la Fuente knows what is best for the team and he made the call thinking it will help the side. "Your coach is a phenomenon. He knows better than I do—I'm not a coach—what the team needs. He's already won several titles with Spain. What more do you want me to say? If the coach made the decision, it was because he thought it was the best thing to improve his team," said Ronaldo.
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'I'm No. 1': Ronaldo celebrates boldly as he points to himself after scoring the equaliser in Nations League final
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a 61st-minute equaliser and celebrated with a bold gesture as Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties to win the 2025 UEFA Nations League in Munich. The 40-year-old also talked about his future after the historic win. read more Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved why he is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. In a thrilling in Munich on Sunday, the 40-year-old legend scored a crucial goal to help Portugal lift their second Nations League title. Ronaldo's moment came in the 61st minute, when Portugal were trailing 2-1. A deflected cross from Nuno Mendes went up in the air inside the box and Ronaldo quickly adjusted his position and smashed the ball into the net with a powerful kick. The goal helped Portugal level the score to 2-2. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ronaldo celebrates in style Ronaldo's celebration after goal caught everyone's attention. Ronaldo ran straight to the net, grabbed the ball, and started running while pointing to himself and flashing the No. 1 sign with his fingers. The moment captured Spain youngster Lamine Yamal in the background. More from Football Ronaldo was substituted with a cramp toward the end of the match. The game went into extra time and then penalties. Both teams scored their first three kicks in the shootout. Mendes slotted in Portugal's fourth, and then Spain captain Alvaro Morata missed his shot, hitting it straight at goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Ruben Neves then calmly stepped up and scored the winning penalty, sealing a 5-3 shootout victory for Portugal. This was Portugal's first victory over Spain in 19 years and second overall. Their last win came way back in 2004. Ronaldo on his future Meanwhile, Ronaldo may have played his last game for Portugal. After the match, Ronaldo said that he won't be able to play forever but will continue until he is fit. 'I had already felt it during the warmup, I had been feeling it for some time, but for the national team, if I had to break my leg, I would have broken it. It's for a trophy, I had to play and I gave it my all,' Ronaldo said. 'You know how old I am already. Obviously, I'm closer to the end than I was at the beginning, but I have to enjoy every moment. If I don't get seriously injured, I'll keep going,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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