Portugal defeat Spain to win second Nations League title

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Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 on penalties to reclaim the UEFA Nations League on Sunday night.

The Selecao overcame Spain, deposing the former champions after coming from behind twice in regular time for a 2-2 scoreline after extra time in the highly entertaining final at the Allianz Arena in Germany.

Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal had put Spain ahead twice before Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo scored to force extra time and penalties.

Portugal, winners of the inaugural competition in 2019, became the first nation to win the Nations League twice.

Touted as a showdown between Cristiano and Lamine Yamal, but it was two Real Sociedad men who delivered for Spain, while Ronaldo belied his age to cap a commendable performance with a goal.

Zubimendi put Spain ahead in the 21st minute, profiting from a poorly cleared Yamal ball to slot into the open net for 1-0. Thecable