Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after Portugal beat Spain in the Nations League final. The match ended 2-2 after extra time. Portugal won 5-3 in the penalty shootout, clinching their second Nations League title. Ronaldo had scored the crucial equaliser in the second half. His goal was the 138th of his international career. He remains the top scorer in international football, far ahead of Lionel Messi and Sunil Chhetri.
Cristiano Ronaldo gets emotional
Spain led 2-1 at halftime with goals from Zubimendi and Oyarzabal. Nuno Mendes scored early for Portugal. Ronaldo’s equaliser came just after the hour mark. He later left the field injured, receiving a standing ovation.
CRISTIANO RONALDO CRYING! 🥲❤️ pic.twitter.com/emaTnia5JP
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The final was a clash of generations, Ronaldo versus rising star Lamine Yamal. Ronaldo outshone the youngster when it mattered most. In the shootout, Spain’s Alvaro Morata missed his kick. Ruben Neves then sealed the win for Portugal. The stadium erupted. Ronaldo, overwhelmed with emotion, couldn’t hold back his tears.