Munich: Roberto Martinez, the head coach of the Portugal team, who won the Nations League title by defeating Spain 5-3, looked very happy. Martinez praised the team players fiercely and said that we were entitled to win the title.

The match played in the Nations League final played at Munich Football Arena was 2–2 draw. In the penalty, Portugal defeated Spain and won the title. With this victory, Portugal became the first team to win the UEFA Nations League twice.

After the victory, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said, “The victory in the final was very important. We made a strong comeback against the team who won the finals who have the experience of playing the final. I liked the game and attitude of my players. We deserved victory.”

The head coach said that it is very important to have more than 11 players. This game is more mentally challenging than physical. Our approach to the match was very clear. When the players sitting on the bench also appeared aggressive, it helped us in victory.

Spain scored 25 goals in 10 matches in the 2024/25 Nations League, the highest by any team in a version of the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest player to play and score goals in the Nations League finals. Ronaldo is 40 years 4 months and 4 days. Earlier, the oldest player’s record was named after Luka Modric of Croatia. In 2023, he played against Spain at the age of 37 years 282 days.

This time Germany, Portugal, Spain and France reached the finals. Portugal defeated Germany and Spain defeated France to make it to the finals. France finished third to defeat Germany. The Nations League started in 2018. A total of 55 teams play in the league. Teams are divided in 4 groups. Group A and B have 12–12 teams. There are 15 teams in Group C and 16 in Group D. So far this tournament has been played four times. The 2018-19 and 2024-25 titles have been won by Portugal and the most successful team in the league. France won the title in 2020–21 and Spain in 2022-23.