AP PHOTOS: Portugal beats Spain to win the Nations League
Portugal’s players celebrate after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal overcame Spain in penalties to win the Nations League final in Munich, Germany, after a 2-2 score in regulation — with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Nuno Mendes, Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal. In the shootout, midfielder Rúben Neves drilled home the decisive spot kick, making it 5-3.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa stops a penalty shot by Spain’s Alvaro Morata during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa stops a penalty shot by Spain’s Alvaro Morata during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammates after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammates after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo holds the trophy after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo holds the trophy after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s Pedro Neto falls challenged by Spain’s Pedri during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s Pedro Neto falls challenged by Spain’s Pedri during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s Bruno Fernandes, right, challenges Spain’s Martin Zubimendi during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal’s Bruno Fernandes, right, challenges Spain’s Martin Zubimendi during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, right, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against Spain during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, right, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against Spain during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa makes a save against Spain’s Alvaro Morata in the penalty shootout of the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa makes a save against Spain’s Alvaro Morata in the penalty shootout of the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammates after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammates after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa makes a save against Spain’s Alvaro Morata in the penalty shootout of the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (Christian Charisius, dpa via AP)
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa makes a save against Spain’s Alvaro Morata in the penalty shootout of the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (Christian Charisius, dpa via AP)
Spain’s Martin Zubimendi, front, celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Portugal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Spain’s Martin Zubimendi, front, celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Portugal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo lies on the ground during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo lies on the ground during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Spain’s Martin Zubimendi celebrates scoring his side’s opening goal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Spain’s Martin Zubimendi celebrates scoring his side’s opening goal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal, right, scores his side’s 2nd goal against Portugal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal, right, scores his side’s 2nd goal against Portugal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s fans celebrate after the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal’s fans celebrate after the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal, back, scores his side’s 2nd goal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal, back, scores his side’s 2nd goal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s Renato Veiga celebrates after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s Renato Veiga celebrates after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s Nuno Mendes, left, celebrates with Portugal’s Francisco Conceicao after scoring his sides first goal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal’s Nuno Mendes, left, celebrates with Portugal’s Francisco Conceicao after scoring his sides first goal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa makes a save against Spain’s Alvaro Morata during the penalty shootout of the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa makes a save against Spain’s Alvaro Morata during the penalty shootout of the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Spain’s Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Portugal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Spain’s Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Portugal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, top, heads the ball next to Spain’s Robin Le Normand during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, top, heads the ball next to Spain’s Robin Le Normand during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Nations League soccer championship at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Nations League soccer championship at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s Rafael Leao, left, is fouled by Spain’s Robin Le Normand during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Portugal’s Rafael Leao, left, is fouled by Spain’s Robin Le Normand during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Spain’s Lamine Yamal falls during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Spain’s Lamine Yamal falls during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against Spain during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against Spain during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Spain’s Pedri, left, and Spain’s Fabian Ruiz, right, challenge Portugal’s Pedro Neto during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Spain’s Pedri, left, and Spain’s Fabian Ruiz, right, challenge Portugal’s Pedro Neto during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Portugal coach Roberto Martinez after the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Portugal coach Roberto Martinez after the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Spain’s Lamine Yamal walks past the trophy after received his second place medal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Spain’s Lamine Yamal walks past the trophy after received his second place medal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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