Ronaldo won the title of 138 goals! Portugal reversed Spain with an epic 7-5 second win!

At 3 a.m. on June 9, the 2024-25 European League finals staged a peak showdown at the German Allianz Stadium. After 120 minutes of fierce battle and a tense penalty shootout, Portugal finally defeated the defending champion Spain with a total score of 7-5, winning the UEFA Champions League trophy for the second time.

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The regular matches were held within 90 minutes, and the two sides jointly contributed 4 wonderful goals. Spain took the lead with Subimedi to catch Portugal's defense and scored. Portugal quickly returned with his color, Nuno Mendes received a back pass from his teammate and equalized the score at the far angle. But before the end of the first half, Spain's Oyasabal made another contribution and rewrites the score to 2-1 and enters the halftime break. In the second half, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stepped forward and scored the goal, stubbornly chasing the score to 2-2, dragging the game into overtime. The penalty shootout became the key to the decisive victory. Morata, who was the fourth appearance of Spain, was saved by Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa, while Ruben Neves, who was the fifth punishment of Portugal, steadily sent the ball into the penalty and secured the victory!

Lineup of both sides:

Portugal: The defensive core Diaz is in charge, with B Se and B Fe leading the midfield, and Ronaldo is partnered with Neto and Concesan on the front line.

Spain: Goalkeeper Simon ushered in the 50th game milestone of the national team, the midfield core Pedri dispatched, and the forward "Trident" consists of Yamal, Oyasaval and Nico Williams.

Match progress:

First half: After the opening, both sides attacked and defended each other. In the 5th minute, Portugal's João Neves missed the opportunity. Spain gradually took the initiative. In the 21st minute, Spain took the lead: Yamal made a cross from the right, Portuguese defender Dias made a mistake in clearing, the ball fell to Subimémti's feet, and he easily pushed the empty goal, 1-0! Just 5 minutes later, Portugal equalized with lightning: Ronaldo split the side, Neto passed back from the inverted triangle from the left, Nuno Mendes, who inserted at high speed, scored a low shot from the far corner, VAR confirmed that the goal was valid, 1-1! However, in the 45th minute, Spain surpassed again: Pedri made a clear pass, and Oyasabal calmly shot into the net from the right side of the penalty area, 2-1! Oyasawar scored in the finals of three consecutive international competitions. At the end of the half, Spain led 2-1.

Second half: Portugal replaced Semedo and Ruben Neves to strengthen the offensive. In the 49th minute, B Fei's goal was invalid due to Neto's offside. Portugal continues to put pressure on. In the 61st minute, Ronaldo reappeared his true nature: Nuno Mendes made a cross from the left, and Ronaldo scored with a sharp back point, 2-2! This goal allowed Ronaldo to score in three consecutive national team games, with the UEFA European League scoring 8 goals, and the total number of national team goals scored to 138 goals, continuing to rank first in the historical scorer list of men's football national team! Afterwards, both sides had a chance but failed to rewrite the score. After 90 minutes, they tied 2-2 and entered overtime.

Overtime: Both sides' physical fitness declined, with more intense energy but not many exciting shots. In the 100th minute, Nuno Mendes fell in the penalty area and caused controversy. The referee did not award a penalty. The players on both sides had a dispute and the two received yellow cards. The overtime game ended and the score was still 2-2, and a cruel penalty shootout was coming.

Penalty Battle:

Gonzalo Ramos (Portugal) hit the middle, Merino (West) hit the right side, 1-1!

Vitinia (Portuguese) hit the left, Baena (Si) hit the right, 2-2!

B Fei (Portugal) hit the left, Isco (Western) hit the left, 3-3!

Nuno Mendez (Portuguese) scored in the upper right corner, Morata (Si) shot low and was saved by Diogo Costa! Portugal leads 4-3!

Ruben Neves (Portugal) calmly tricked Simon into the left side! Portugal won 5-3 in the penalty shootout!

In the end, the Portuguese team defeated Spain 7-5 with a total score of 7-5, successfully winning the 2024-25 European League championship!