European champions Spain are set to face their neighbours, Portugal, in the Nations League final on Sunday at the Allianz Arena in Germany, with both teams competing not only for the trophy but also for bragging rights.
Having topped their respective groups, Spain and Portugal have experienced dramatic journeys through the knockout stages of the tournament.
Portugal showed resilience in their quarter-final clash against Denmark, coming from behind three times over two legs to force extra time. They then scored twice in the additional 30 minutes to secure their spot in the semifinals. In the semis, Portugal again came from behind but managed to win 2-1 thanks to goals from Francisco Conceicao and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Spain’s route was even more thrilling. They drew both legs against the Netherlands, ending with a 5-5 aggregate score before clinching victory in a penalty shootout. In the semifinals against France, Spain built a commanding lead of 4-0 and then 5-1, only to face a late surge from France, which scored several goals to narrow the gap. The match ended 5-4, giving Spain a nail-biting win and a place in the final.
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