• With this victory, Portugal progresses to the Nations League final for the second time, having previously won the tournament's first edition in 2019.

Portugal mounted an impressive comeback to claim a 2-1 victory over Germany in the UEFA Nations League semi-final held at the Allianz Arena on June 4, 2025 , with Cristiano Ronaldo netting the winning goal in the final moments.

Germany came out strong and took the lead early in the second half with a header from Florian Wirtz, who jumped above the defense to convert a perfectly delivered cross. The home team seemed to have the match under control, but Portugal refused to back down.

The key moment unfolded in the 73rd minute when Francisco Conceição unleashed a stunning shot from outside the box, which eluded Germany's goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to equalize the match.

Just minutes later, Bruno Fernandes delivered a brilliant pass through Germany's defense, allowing Ronaldo, ever the key player, to finish with precise accuracy.

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Portuguese professional footballer Christiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Germany.(PHOTO | COURTESY:X)

This goal marked Ronaldo’s 132nd strike for his country, further solidifying his status as one of the game’s all-time greats in pressure situations.

Germany, despite a solid first half and effective midfield play, struggled to regain their composure after Portugal’s equalizer. Coach Julian Nagelsmann’s squad experienced defensive breakdowns that proved costly.

With this victory, Portugal progresses to the Nations League final for the second time, having previously won the tournament's first edition in 2019. They will compete against the winner of the second semi-final between Spain and France on Sunday.

“It was an incredible team performance,” stated Portugal coach Roberto Martínez. “We demonstrated character and resilience against a very formidable German team.”

Meanwhile, for Germany, concerns linger ahead of the forthcoming Euro 2028 qualifiers, with increasing pressure to convert their talent into trophies.

Ultimately, the evening was a testament to Portugal and Ronaldo, a legend who, even at 40, continues to play a pivotal role in the most significant moments of world football.