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Boston Globe
a day ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Portugal beats Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League
Ronaldo had kept Portugal in the game when he equalized in the 61st minute with his record-extending 138th international goal after Mikel Oyarzabal had given Spain a halftime lead. 40. Years. Old. 🐐 More angles of Ronaldo's equalizer for Portugal in the UEFA Nations League Final 🇵🇹 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) Oyarzabal squeezed the ball past Costa in the 45th after Pedri played him in. 'It's a shame and it's tough, but with time it will be more appreciated,' Oyarzabal said. 'We struggled more in the second half, we were tired. The substitutions helped them. But we are proud of our team and we will fight to be close to winning a title again.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Spain, still the European champion, failed to display the cohesion and fluency in attack that put five goals past France in the semifinal on Thursday. Advertisement There was an element of fortune about the opening goal scored by Martin Zubimendi in the 21st when Portugal's defense failed to deal with Lamine Yamal's cross. Nuno Mendes leveled five minutes later when he drilled a low shot inside the far post. The 22-year-old left back was the player of the match — providing the cross that was deflected kindly for Ronaldo to score his equalizer, keeping Yamal in check, then confidently scoring his penalty in the shootout. Advertisement Ronaldo was already off by then. He had gone off, exhausted, to standing ovations and a hug from coach Roberto Martínez in the 88th. In his previous game, Ronaldo led Portugal to its first win over Germany for 25 years. For Mendes and Paris Saint-Germain teammates Gonçalo Ramos, João Neves, and Vitinha, it was their second trophy in a little more than a week after winning the Every penalty from the UEFA Nations League Final between Portugal and Spain 🎥 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) Kylian Mbappé led France to third place earlier Sunday with a 2-0 win over host nation Germany in Stuttgart. The Real Madrid star scored his 50th goal for France before setting up the other as Les Bleus rallied after a lethargic start.
The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Portugal vs Spain – Nations League final LIVE RESULT: Ronaldo's volley sends cagey match to penalties
120. Dias whips in a good looking ball and it's Jota at the end of it but he heads over! That definitely would've been the winner. The Nations League final is going to a penalty shootout! Fulltime of extra time! 119. Nearly for Spain! Merino clips in a ball with Baena bearing down on the ball but Costa gets there just in time. Think Baena would have been offside anyway. 115. Spain definitely more in control of this second 15. Still not getting in behind as Portugal were though. A half chance on the right side of Portugal's box and Baena drills it in the box but Dias got it away. 111. Morata is on for Spain's second goal scorer Oyarzabal. 110. The only way to stop Leao at the moment is to bring him down and that's what Porro had to do prevent Leao accelerating away from him even further. 108. Porro goes for goal just inside Portugal's half! Very close and audacious attempt from the Spurs right back had Costa scrambling back but it floated just over. 105. Second half of extra time is underway! Who's going to lift this trophy?! Half time of extra time and that was dominant from Portugal. Leao and Mendes are the definite danger men! Yamal couldn't pass the Mendes test as he's stopped so many big names this season. Yamal off for Pino and Jota on for Neto. 105. Portugal really been dominant in this first half of extra time! Yamal desperate to make an impact as he fires in another shot from range but straight at the keeper again. 103. Spain try to counter from the corner but Yamal's pass is intercepted. Yamal then eager to win the ball back slides in on Leao which results in a Portugal freekick. A cleverly worked freekick as Fernandes chips it into Mendes who runs in late to the box. He plays it across the six yard box but there's no one in red to put it in! 102. This Portugal left hand side is too dangerous! If it's not Mendes, it's Leao terrorising that right hand side of Spain's defence. The Milan winger is hustling and bustling his way into the box but it eventually goes out for a corner. 99. Penalty appeal! Mendes and Leao again linking up well. Mendes charging on into the Spain box and feels he's brought down but nothing given. Some off the ball aftermath as well between the the two sides and players receiving yellows. Potential red card check! No red card given, game continues. It was Mendes and Baena who were shown the bookings. 98. Spain with their first chance of extra time. Ball is lofted into Portugal's box but headed away. Baena tries play it back in but is cleared away to Cucurella who shanks it over the bar. 93. Changes for Spain as Williams and Mingueza come off for Baena and Porro. 92. Huge chance early on! It's Mendes again being the danger man as he does great on that left side and drills it to Semedo who mishits and it bounces just wide. 90. Portugal get extra time underway, Fulltime - extra time to come soon! What a thrilling final this has been so far. The game has lived up to the hype as it's been chances galore for both sides. Spain by far the better team in the first half and Portugal the better team in the second, a very well balanced game. Yamal is definitely waiting for his moment now as Ronaldo has done his job. Can't wait for the next 30 minutes! 90. Only 2 minutes added on. 90. Leao looking threatening as goes passed Le Normand and wins a freekick in a very dangerous position. Yellow for the Spaniard. Fernandes goes for goal from the angle but it is saved by Simon. 87. Ronaldo down and it's not looking promising for him to finish this game but at least he's done his job. It seems to be an issue with his back - you can see the frustration on his face when he fell down to the ground. Ramos coming on for the incredible 40 year old.
Mint
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Spain thrash France to storm into final of Nations League 2025; set to face Portugal
Spain beat France to claim a spot in the final of the Nations League 2025. The match seemed as a one-sided game in the first half turned into a nail-biting thriller while reaching its final stages. The winners will now face Portugal in the final match and the losing team will face Germany in the clash for third place. Spain looked unstoppable and took a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half of the match. The game began with France looking strong, keeping the ball, and trying to break through Spain's defense. By the 16th minute, France had completed 202 passes compared to Spain's 172. But Spain's goalkeeper, Unai Simon, was outstanding, making key saves, including stopping a shot from Doue in the 31st minute of the game and the scores were level at 0-0. In the 23rd minute, Spain took the lead with star player Lamine Yamal gave a pass to Oyarzabal in the box. Oyarzabal outsmarted the defenders and set up Nico Williams, who smashed the ball into the top of the net to register a goal. Two minutes after the first goal, in the 25th minute, Spain scored again. Mikel Merino and Oyarzabal passed the ball quickly to each other, freeing Merino inside the box. He then kicked the ball into the bottom corner of the net, making the score 2-0. France kept trying, with players like Dembele and Olise creating chances, but Spain's defense stayed solid with Unai Simon making stunning saves. A late goal by Huijsen was ruled out for offside in the 44th minute, keeping the score at 2-0 after the halftime whistle blew. The match resumed after half-time and the Spanish attack got more lethal. In the 50th minute, Yamal won a penalty after being fouled by Rabiot, who earned a yellow card. After a VAR check, Yamal converted the penalty in the 54th minute, making it 3-0. A minute later, Pedri added a fourth goal. Pedri played a quick one-two with Williams before he sent the ball past Maignan, solidifying Spain's dominance. France earned a penalty in the 58th minute when Porro fouled Mbappe. The French captain stepped up and scored in the 59th minute, putting the ball into the bottom left corner to make it 4-1. Spain kept control, and in the 67th minute, Yamal scored again. The young player slipped the ball past Maignan from a tough angle, making it 5-1 and sealing the win. In the 63rd minute, both teams made changes. France brought on Barcola, Gusto, and Cherki for Kalulu, Doue, and Olise, while Spain replaced Williams and Pedri with Ruiz and Olmo. France bounced back strongly and in the 79th minute, debutant Rayan Cherki ignited hopes with a stunning volley, assisted by Kylian Mbappe, taking the scores to 2-5. An unfortunate own goal by Spain's Dani Vivian in the 84th minute, added to the drama as Spain's dominating lead got lessened. France's persistence paid off in the 90+3rd minute when Randal Kolo Muani headed in a pinpoint cross from Cherki, making it 5-4. Despite their late surge, France couldn't find an equalizer. As the match entered five minutes of added time, France pushed desperately for a draw. A free kick in the 90+5th minute saw Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon confidently claim the ball, thwarting France's final chance. The referee's whistle at 90+6th minute confirmed Spain's hard-fought victory, with the Spanish crowd erupting as their team held firm. Spain will now face Portugal in the final clash to be played at the Allianz Arena. Earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo's team defeated Germany 2-1 in the first semifinal of the tournament. The match will be a thrilling contest and it will be interesting to see both teams locking horns.
Express Tribune
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Madrid hold Sociedad in eight-goal thriller
Real Madrid's German defender Antonio Rudiger (C) celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal against Real Sociedad. Photo: AFP Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate semi-final victory. Antonio Rudiger decided the pulsating tie with a header in the 115th minute, with Madrid to face Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the final. Real Sociedad, trailing 1-0 from the first leg, took the lead through Ander Barrenetxea, but Endrick's fine chip pulled the 20-time winners level. A David Alaba own goal and Mikel Oyarzabal's deflected effort helped La Real open up a lead on the Spanish champions but Madrid battled back with goals from Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni. Oyarzabal grabbed his second in stoppage time to force extra-time but his side could not hold off Madrid until penalties, with Rudiger's header the final word. "I'm very happy because it was a really hard game with many comebacks and in the end my goal," Rudiger told Real Madrid TV. "For me (the goal) was easy, (I made a) good movement, the corner was very good and because of that we're in the final. "It's a hard season but we're in another final and we will win it." Ancelotti brought Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes back into his starting lineup, leaving Kylian Mbappe on the bench to rest, with Endrick taking his place in an all-Brazilian attack. The 18-year-old wonderkid striker who netted the only goal in the first leg, was active in the opening phases, sending a dangerous overhead kick narrowly wide of Alex Remiro's far post. However it was Real Sociedad who took the lead. Barrenetxea broke in behind Lucas Vazquez to reach Pablo Marin's flick-on and drilled a low finish home to put the Basques level in the tie. Real Madrid soon found their equaliser. Vinicius played a sensational through ball down the left flank with the outside of his foot, sending Endrick in on goal. The youngster, top scorer in the Copa del Rey, produced a gorgeous lobbed finish over Romero for his fifth in the competition. Raining goals Ancelotti brought on Mbappe for Endrick, looking for a goal to shut the tie down for good. However it was the visitors who were creating the better chances. Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin made a superb save to deny Martin Zubimendi and Oyarzabal wastefully fired the rebound wide. Real Sociedad moved ahead on the night when Alaba deflected Marin's cross through Lunin's legs and into his own net after 72 minutes. The Austrian defender, who returned from a long-term injury in January, was also involved in Real Sociedad's third, deflecting Oyarzabal's shot past Lunin. It sparked Madrid into action, with Vinicius turning his marker brilliantly, driving forward and crossing for Bellingham to strike in the 82nd minute. Four minutes later and Los Blancos pulled level on the night with Tchouameni's header badly fumbled by Remiro into his own net. Just when it seemed Real Sociedad were out they managed to force extra-time, with Oyarzabal heading home Sergio Gomez's free-kick in the 93rd minute. Remiro saved well from Bellingham before the end of the regulation 90 minutes, with the pace slower, inevitably, as the game restarted. Real Sociedad's Jon Olagasti was booked for hacking down Vinicius as he threatened to escape on the left, with the visitors working hard to hold off the European champions. "I thought it should have been a red card," said Ancelotti. With five minutes remaining, Rudiger sent Madrid through to the final with a fine header from Arda Guler's corner past the helpless Remiro. "It was an entertaining game with a lot of goals, a lot of errors and a lot of good things," added Ancelotti "The objective is completed and we're in the final again." On Wednesday Atletico Madrid host Barcelona in the second leg of the other semi-final, with the teams level at 4-4 on aggregate. AFP
Nahar Net
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Nahar Net
Real Madrid needs extra time to oust Real Sociedad and advance to Copa del Rey final
by Naharnet Newsdesk 02 April 2025, 17:33 Real Madrid came close to being eliminated at home again by Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey but prevailed to reach its second final in three seasons on Tuesday. Antonio Rüdiger scored the decisive goal in extra time at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium to allow the Spanish powerhouse to advance 5-4 on aggregate score. Five years ago, Sociedad had stunned the Bernabeu with a 4-3 victory in the quarterfinals that put the Basque Country club on track for the title that season. "Sociedad played very well, it's always difficult against them," Rüdiger said. "But this is Real Madrid and we have to keep fighting until the end. We are in another final and we will win it." Madrid will play the April 26 final in Seville against either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid, which play their second leg on Wednesday at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium. The teams drew 4-4 in Barcelona in the first match. Madrid beat Osasuna to win its 20th Copa title in 2023. Sociedad won its third in 2020 when it beat Basque rival Athletic Bilbao. Carlo Ancelotti's team had won the first leg 1-0 in February, but Sociedad took the second leg 4-3 after Mikel Oyarzabal's stoppage-time goal in regulation, when both teams scored twice after the 80th minute. Rüdiger's extra-time goal came with a header off a corner kick taken by Arda Güler in the 115th. The visitors had opened the scoring with Ander Barrenetxea in the 16th before Endrick equalized with a nice flick over Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro in the 30th. Sociedad moved ahead with an own-goal by David Alaba in the 72nd and Oyarzabal added to the lead in the 80th. Madrid rallied with Jude Bellingham in the 82nd and Aurélien Tchouaméni in the 86th. Madrid was minutes away from advancing when Oyarzabal scored with a header three minutes into stoppage time to extend the match.
