Spain and Portugal Draw in a Dramatic Nations League Final
Munich, Germany – An electrifying match in the UEFA Nations League final held at the Allianz Arena culminated in a dramatic draw after an emotion-filled extra time. Spain, with 61% possession, dominated much of the match, generating 16 total shots, 6 of which were on target. However, Portugal, despite having only 39% possession, showed great effectiveness and determination.
The score opened in the 21st minute with a goal from M. Zubimendi for Spain. Portugal responded quickly in the 26th minute with a goal from N. Mendes, assisted by P. Neto. Spain regained the lead in the 45th minute with a goal from M. Oyarzabal, assisted by Pedri, just before halftime. In the second half, C. Ronaldo equalized for Portugal in the 61st minute.
The game went to extra time with a 2-2 draw. In the final minutes, Portugal took the lead with a penalty by G. Ramos in the 120th minute, to which Spain responded immediately with a penalty by M. Merino in the same minute. It was followed by a feast of penalties that ended with goals for Vitinha, B. Fernandes and N. Mendes on the side of Portugal, and for A. Baena and Isco for Spain, plus a missed penalty by A. Morata. During the game, Portugal received 4 yellow cards and committed 14 fouls, while Spain saw 5 yellow cards and committed 19 fouls. The match was full of intensity and emotion until the last second.
Substitutions portugal: at minute 46 R. Neves came in and F. Conceicao went out., at minute 46 N. Semedo came in and J. Neves went out., at minute 74 R. Veiga came in and G. Inacio went out., at minute 74 R. Leao came in and B. Silva went out., at minute 88 G. Ramos came in and C. Ronaldo went out., at minute 106 Diogo Jota came in and P. Neto went out.
Substitutions spain: at minute 75 M. Merino came in and F. Ruiz went out., at minute 75 Isco came in and Pedri went out., at minute 92 A. Baena came in and N. Williams went out., at minute 92 P. Porro came in and O. Mingueza went out., at minute 106 Y. Pino came in and L. Yamal went out., at minute 111 A. Morata came in and M. Oyarzabal went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Portugal
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Spain
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