Germany 1–2 Portugal: Ronaldo's Decisive Strike Sends Portugal to Nations League Final

Portugal advanced to the UEFA Nations League final in a nail-biting semi-final match against Germany on June 4, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The Portuguese mounted an incredible comeback, defeating Germany 2-1.  A game-changer, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal in the 68th minute to give Portugal their first ever international victory and his 137th goal overall. It was also Ronaldo's first goal against Germany.

Match Recap

Germany took the lead early in the second half when Florian Wirtz headed in a cross from Joshua Kimmich. However, Portugal responded swiftly. Substitute Francisco Conceição equalized with a stunning long-range shot in the 63rd minute, and five minutes later, Ronaldo netted the decisive goal from a Nuno Mendes assist.

Key Performances

• Portugal: Francisco Conceição was named Player of the Match for his impactful performance off the bench, including the equalizing goal. Ronaldo's goal not only secured the win but also marked his first-ever victory against Germany in his international career.

• Germany: Despite the loss, Germany showed resilience. Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen made crucial saves, and midfielder Joshua Kimmich's assist highlighted his continued importance to the team.

Looking Ahead

Portugal's victory sets up a highly anticipated final in Munich on June 8, 2025. With Ronaldo in formidable form and a balanced team performance, Portugal will aim to secure their second Nations League title. Germany, on the other hand, will seek to regroup and prepare for the third-place match against the loser of the Spain vs. France semi-final.

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