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Emotions took greater part of Cristiano Ronaldo as he burst down in tears when Portugal became the first country to win Nations League twice. The Skipper attracted lots of attention of fans globally as dropped to his knees after Portugal emerged victorious on penalties
Cristiano Ronaldo scored international goal 138 before country wins Nations League on penalties
Portugal beat Spain in a dramatic Nations League final on penalties with the scores level at 2-2 after 120 minutes at the Allianz Arena on Sunday night.
Portugal are two-time Nations League winners
Spain twice led in normal time, with Martin Zubimendi breaking the deadlock in the 21st minute.
Mikel Oyarzabal then put the Euro 2024 winners ahead on the stroke of half-time after Nuno Mendes equalised in the 26th minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who swapped shirts with Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams at half-time, then came to Portugal’s rescue once again netting in his 138th international goal in the 61st minute, Ronaldo volleyed Portugal level with a first-time effort into the far corner.
But he couldn’t see out the match as he was replaced by Goncalo Ramos after picking up an injury in the closing stages of the second half.
Both teams pressed for a winner in extra-time, but neither side could make the breakthrough, leading to the second consecutive Nations League final to be decided by a shootout.
Portugal ended up as 5-3 victors, with ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata being the only player to miss from 12 yards, with his shot saved by Diogo Costa.
