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Nahar Net
3 days ago
- Sport
- Nahar Net
Ronaldo leads Portugal to Nations League final with first win over Germany in 25 years
by Naharnet Newsdesk 05 June 2025, 16:15 Cristiano Ronaldo has led Portugal to its first win over Germany in 25 years. The 40-year-old Ronaldo captained the team and scored his 137th international goal as Portugal came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in Munich in their Nations League semifinal on Wednesday. It was Portugal's first win in Germany since a World Cup qualifier in Stuttgart in October 1985 — some six months after a future superstar was born in Madeira. On his record-extending 220th appearance, Ronaldo became the oldest player to ever score against Germany while ending his "curse." The former Real Madrid star lost each of the previous five games he'd played against Germany. Portugal hadn't beaten Germany since Sérgio Conceição scored a hat trick for a 3-0 victory at Euro 2000. On Wednesday, Conceição's son — 22-year-old Francisco Conceição — pulled Portugal level just five minutes after making his entrance with a brilliant long-range strike inside the far post after he surged past Robin Gosens like he wasn't there. Liverpool target Florian Wirtz had given Germany a 48th-minute lead with a perfectly placed header inside the right post, but Portugal coach Roberto Martínez made his changes count as he brought on Conceição and Champions League winner Vitinha among the substitutes. Vitinha excelled as Portugal finished the game in the ascendancy just four days after he helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League final against Inter Milan in the same stadium on Saturday. Germany needed goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen at his best to prevent the visitors from scoring any more. "When we're not at 100% then we can't compete with the top teams," said Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, who was missing Jamal Musiala among others. PSG wing backs João Neves and Nuno Mendes both started for Portugal, while Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade started for his Germany debut and had the home team's best first-half chance saved by Diogo Costa. Conceição made his mark in the 63rd. Mendes gave Ronaldo a simple finish five minutes after that. "It could have been more," Mendes said. France plays Spain in Stuttgart on Thursday in the other semifinal, with Germany awaiting the loser to decide third place.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to Nations League final with 2-1 win over Germany
Cristiano Ronaldo scored again as Portugal came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their Nations League semifinal. The 40-year-old Ronaldo captained Portugal and scored his 137th international goal five minutes after substitute Francisco Conceição equalised with a blistering shot in the 63rd on Wednesday (June 4, 2025). Ronaldo became the oldest player to ever score against Germany while ending his "curse" against the country. The former Real Madrid star lost each of the previous five games he'd played against Germany. Liverpool target Florian Wirtz had given the home team a 48th-minute lead with a perfectly placed header inside the right post, but Portugal coach Roberto Martínez made his changes count as he brought on Conceição and Champions League winner Vitinha among the substitutes. Vitinha excelled as Portugal finished the game in the ascendancy, just four days after he helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League final against Inter Milan in the same stadium on Saturday (May 30, 2025). Germany needed goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen at his best to prevent the visitors from scoring any more. PSG wing backs João Neves and Nuno Mendes both started for Portugal, while Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade started for his Germany debut. Conceição only needed five minutes to make a mark with a brilliant long-range strike inside the far post after he surged past Robin Gosens like he wasn't there. Mendes gave Ronaldo a simple finish five minutes after that. "It could have been more," Mendes said. France plays Spain in Stuttgart on Thursday (June 5, 2025) in the other semifinal.
France 24
3 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Ronaldo sends Portugal to Nations League final with historic win over Germany
Cristiano Ronaldo has led Portugal to its first win over Germany in 25 years. The 40-year-old Ronaldo captained the team and scored his 137th international goal as Portugal came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in Munich in their Nations League semifinal on Wednesday. It was Portugal 's first win in Germany since a World Cup qualifier in Stuttgart in October 1985 — some six months after a future superstar was born in Madeira. On his record-extending 220th appearance, Ronaldo became the oldest player to ever score against Germany while ending his 'curse.' The former Real Madrid star lost each of the previous five games he'd played against Germany. Portugal hadn't beaten Germany since Sérgio Conceição scored a hat trick for a 3-0 victory at Euro 2000. On Wednesday, Conceição's son — 22-year-old Francisco Conceição — pulled Portugal level just five minutes after making his entrance with a brilliant long-range strike inside the far post after he surged past Robin Gosens like he wasn't there. Liverpool target Florian Wirtz had given Germany a 48th-minute lead with a perfectly placed header inside the right post, but Portugal coach Roberto Martínez made his changes count as he brought on Conceição and Champions League winner Vitinha among the substitutes. Vitinha excelled as Portugal finished the game in the ascendancy just four days after he helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League final against Inter Milan in the same stadium on Saturday. Germany needed goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen at his best to prevent the visitors from scoring any more. 'When we're not at 100% then we can't compete with the top teams,' said Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, who was missing Jamal Musiala among others. PSG wing backs João Neves and Nuno Mendes both started for Portugal, while Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade started for his Germany debut and had the home team's best first-half chance saved by Diogo Costa. Conceição made his mark in the 63rd. Mendes gave Ronaldo a simple finish five minutes after that. 'It could have been more,' Mendes said.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Portugal beat Germany – Watch highlights as they reach UEFA Nations League 2025 final on Sunday
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 137th international goal Wednesday night as Portugal defeated Germany 2-1 in Munich to reach the UEFA Nations League final, set to be played on Sunday. Ronaldo's goal proved decisive as Portugal came from behind to beat the Germans on home soil for the first time since 2000. At age 40, Ronaldo tapped in Nuno Mendes' low cross in the 68th minute, capping a five-minute turnaround that began with Francisco Conceição's equaliser. Cristiano Ronaldo goal vs Germany 🐐 — UJ (@uj_SZN) June 4, 2025 Conceição's goal came 25 years after his father, Sérgio Conceição, scored a hat-trick against Germany at Euro 2000. The younger Conceição's contribution ensured Portugal a place in their second Nations League final, having won the inaugural edition in 2019. Portugal will now face the winner of France vs Spain on June 8th's final, also in Munich. 🚨🇪🇺 GOAL | Germany 1-1 Portugal | Francisco Conceicao WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GOAL FROM FRANCISCO CONCEICAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) June 4, 2025 The match opened with a cautious first half, ending 0-0. Germany broke the deadlock shortly after the restart when Florian Wirtz headed in Joshua Kimmich's lofted pass on 48 minutes. Kimmich was making his 100th appearance, while Wirtz, reportedly close to a $139 million move to Liverpool, gave the hosts an early advantage. Roberto Martínez's side responded with intensity. Portugal have won a competitive match vs Germany for the first time since 2000. — StatMuse FC (@statmusefc) June 4, 2025 Substitute Conceição levelled in the 63rd minute, five minutes after coming on, cutting inside from the right and curling past Marc-André ter Stegen. Portugal contested the goal, claiming Nick Woltemade had obstructed Rúben Dias in the build-up, but referee Slavko Vinčić allowed it to stand after a VAR review. Just moments later, Mendes found Ronaldo unmarked in front of goal to complete the comeback. Germany pushed for an equaliser and came closest when Karim Adeyemi struck the post late on, but Portugal held firm to record their first competitive victory over Germany since UEFA Euro 2000. It marked the second major fixture at the Allianz Arena in a week, following PSG's victory in the UEFA Champions League final last Saturday. France and Spain contest the second semi-final on Thursday in Stuttgart. The final is set for Sunday June 8th in Munich.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ronaldo hits winner as Portugal floor Germany to reach Nations League final
Cristiano Ronaldo was Portugal's hero as his goal capped a thrilling comeback to beat Germany 2-1 in Munich and earn a place in Sunday's Nations League final. The hosts had gone in front early in the second half when Liverpool transfer target Florian Wirtz headed home, but Roberto Martínez's men hit back with two goals in five minutes. Substitute Francisco Conceição levelled with a fantastic long-range strike, before Ronaldo converted from Nuno Mendes' cross to seal victory. Advertisement Related: Germany 1-2 Portugal: Nations League semi-final – as it happened There was drama before kick-off, which was delayed by 10 minutes due to a hail storm over the Allianz Arena. Ronaldo also had to deal with a young pitch invader who was grabbed by stewards as he tried to approach the Portugal captain for a selfie. The hosts had the better of the first half, with the Portugal keeper Diogo Costa making a point-blank save to deny debutant Nick Woltemade's fizzed effort, then getting down quickly to turn Leon Goretzka's low shot around the post. Ronaldo spurned the visitors' best chance, failing to find the corner of the net with a shot on the turn. Portugal were inches away from taking the lead early in the second half as Ronaldo was just unable to connect with Nuno Mendes' incisive cross, which agonisingly grazed the forward's studs. Moments later, Wirtz broke the deadlock, heading home a delightful clipped ball over the defence from Joshua Kimmich, who was celebrating his 100th Germany cap. Advertisement The visitors appealed in vain for a foul, with Rúben Dias adamant he had been obstructed by Woldemate, allowing Wirtz to steer a header beyond Costa and into the far corner. The referee, Slovenia's Slavko Vincic, reviewed the goal on a pitchside monitor but did not award either a foul or offside, and Wirtz' opener stood. Martínez made a triple change just before the hour mark, with Juventus winger Conceição replacing Francisco Trinçao on the right side. It was Conceição who changed the game five minutes later, cutting in from the right, driving towards goal and finding the far corner with a 25-yard effort that swerved and dipped. That seemed like a good omen for Portugal – Francisco's father, Sérgio, scored a hat-trick the last time they beat Germany, at Euro 2000. So it proved five minutes later as Bruno Fernandes played in Nuno Mendes, whose cross found Ronaldo just onside, six yards out, to slot past Marc-André ter Stegen for his 137th international goal. Germany came close to an equaliser when substitute Karim Adeyemi struck the near post from a tight angle, but in the latter stages it was Portugal who looked more likely to score as Julian Nagelsmann's team ran out of ideas. Advertisement Conceição, who was named player of the match, sent a powerful strike just wide, while Ter Stegen made a miraculous double save to deny substitute Diogo Jota and then Conceição's shot on the rebound in the dying moments. Still, Portugal's work was done, and the 2019 Nations League winners advance to a final against either 2021 champions France or the current holders, Spain, at the same venue on Sunday night.
