UEFA Nations League: Portugal Stun Germany with Late Comeback Win

Portugal sealed their spot in the UEFA Nations League final with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Germany, thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's match-winning goal.

Portugal sealed their spot in the UEFA Nations League final with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Germany, thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's 137th international goal. The match, delayed by 10 minutes due to a storm in Munich, saw both teams start strong, with Germany dominating possession in the first half but unable to capitalize on their chances.

Ronaldo's winner came in the 68th minute, after Germany took the lead through Florian Wirtz's clinical header in the 48th minute. However, Portugal's fortunes changed with Roberto Martinez's triple substitution, particularly Francisco Conceicao, who scored a stunning equalizer with a curling strike into the top corner just three minutes after entering the game.

 

🤖🇵🇹 937 career goals, never ending Cristiano Ronaldo. Still delivering at top level for his country at 40. pic.twitter.com/9buRMAI1Eu

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 4, 2025

Key Highlights:

Match Result: Portugal won 2-1 against Germany

Goalscorers:

• Florian Wirtz (Germany): 48th minute
• Francisco Conceicao (Portugal): 63rd minute
• Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 68th minute
• Next Step: Portugal will face the winner of Spain vs France in the Nations League final

Leon Goretzka's low shot was easily saved by Diogo Costa after a clever cut-back from Joshua Kimmich. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo had a sharp strike comfortably held by Marc-Andre ter Stegen at the other end. Germany continued to pose a threat in the first half, but Costa made crucial saves, denying Nick Woltemade and Goretzka's attempts with impressive stops.

 

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— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) June 4, 2025

Portugal, under Roberto Martínez, had gone three consecutive away games without a win (D2, L1) and struggled to create scoring chances in the first half. The deadlock was broken in the 48th minute when Germany's pressure paid off. Joshua Kimmich's lofted delivery found Florian Wirtz, who headed the ball into the bottom corner with a clinical finish, giving Germany the lead.

Portugal regrouped swiftly and equalized shortly after the hour mark. Substitute Francisco Conceicao scored with a stunning curling strike into the top corner after beating Robin Gosens. The momentum shifted dramatically, and Portugal completed their comeback just five minutes later. Nuno Mendes broke through the German defense and set up Cristiano Ronaldo for a simple close-range finish, giving Portugal the lead.

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— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) June 4, 2025

 

Germany pushed hard for an equalizer as time ran out, but Karim Adeyemi's long-range shot hit the post. Portugal's defense held strong, securing a win and handing Julian Nagelsmann's side their second defeat in 13 matches at home.