Two European football giants — Spain vs Portugal — meet in a high-stakes final of the UEFA Nations League 2025. The much-anticipated showdown kicks off tonight at 12:45 AM Nepali time at Allianz Arena, Munich.
Winner to Make Nations League History
This is more than just a final — the winner will become the first country to win the Nations League twice. Portugal won the inaugural edition in 2019, while Spain are the defending champions. So far, only France has also claimed the title once.
Head-to-Head: Balanced Rivalry Since 2010
Since the 2010 World Cup, Spain vs Portugal has been a close contest.
- In their last 8 meetings:
- Spain won 2
- Portugal won 1
- 5 matches ended in a draw
The most memorable clash was the 3-3 thriller at the 2018 World Cup. Interestingly, neither team has kept a clean sheet in their last five games.
Portugal:
Portugal booked their spot in the final after a 2-1 win over Germany in the semi-final.
Goals came from:
- Cristiano Ronaldo, still going strong at 40
- Chico Conceição, Juventus winger
Cristiano Ronaldo aims to become the tournament’s top scorer and guide Portugal to their third major title.
Other key updates:
- Striker Gonçalo Ramos returns
- Bayern Munich defender Raphaël Guerreiro trained ahead of the final
Coach Roberto Martínez said,
“If we repeat our semi-final performance, we can win. It’s not about tactics but belief and resilience.”
Spain:
Spain shocked France with a dramatic 5-4 win in the semis — the highest-scoring match in Nations League history.
Goal scorers included:
- Lamine Yamal (2 goals)
- Nico Williams, Mikel Merino, and Pedri
Lamine Yamal, only 17, has drawn praise for his maturity. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed the full squad is fit and ready:
“Yamal has shown beyond-his-age maturity. We’ve been supporting his development for a long time.”
If Spain win, de la Fuente could become the nation’s most successful coach in history.
Third-Place Match: Germany vs France
Before the final, Germany face France in the battle for third place.
