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Portugal Vs Spain, Nations League Final: Ronaldo Wins Another Continental Title After Munich Shoot Out

Ronaldo scored his 138th international goal in the final to take the game to a shootout in Munich, before Alvaro Morata바카라™s missed penalty proved costly for La Roja as Neves struck the winning spot kick

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Portugal players celebrate after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
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Portugal clinched it's second Nations League title as they beat holders Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Sunday's final, to be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Ronaldo scored the equalizer for the Selecao as the game went to extra-time before Bernardo Silva's penalty saw them clinch the trophy.

Ronaldo, who stated that he won't play the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, could resort to staying with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

Cristiano Ronaldo had kept Portugal in the game when he equalized in the 61st minute of regular time with his record-extending 138th goal after Mikel Oyarzabal had given Spain a halftime lead.

Oyarzabal squeezed the ball past Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa in the 45th after Pedri played him in.

Martin Zubimendi had broken the deadlock in the 21st with a tap in when Portugal바카라™s defense failed to deal with Lamine Yamal바카라™s cross, then Nuno Mendes leveled five minutes later when he drilled a low shot inside the far post.

Earlier, Kylian Mbappé led France to third place with a 2-0 win over host nation Germany in Stuttgart.

(With AP inputs)

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