• Portugal wins Nations League title for the second time, defeating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout.
• Cristiano Ronaldo scores to level the match, celebrating an emotional victory.
• Spain had previously defeated France in the semifinals but fell short in the finals.
• Alvaro Morata missed a penalty that proved crucial for Spain's loss.
• The final ended 2-2 after extra time, leading to a tense shootout.

Portugal captured its second Nations League title by overcoming Spain in a dramatic shootout, ending with a score of 5-3 after a thrilling 2-2 draw. The match took place in Munich, where Cristiano Ronaldo expressed tears of joy as he led his country to victory following his 138th international goal, which was pivotal in taking the match to penalties. Alvaro Morata's missed spot kick proved costly for Spain as Ruben Neves netted the winning penalty, igniting wild celebrations among his teammates and fans, according to Channel News Asia, Al Jazeera, Reuters, and Channel News Asia.

Spain took the lead early in the match with a goal from Martin Zubimendi. However, Portugal quickly responded through Nuno Mendes after Ronaldo's notable assist, bringing the score to 1-1. Spain regained the lead just before halftime with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring, set up beautifully by Pedri. The match was an intense battle between the seasoned Ronaldo and Spain's young star, Lamine Yamal, who faced a challenging game, as noted by Al Jazeera and Reuters.

The second half saw Ronaldo equalize again for Portugal, intensifying the stakes and leading to extra time after both teams could not secure a win in regulation. Ultimately, neither side was able to score during the extra period, forcing the match into a penalty shootout where Portugal successfully converted all five attempts. Ronaldo commented on the special nature of the victory, saying, "Winning for Portugal is always special," highlighting the emotional impact of the win for his country, to illustrate his sentiments as reported by Reuters and Channel News Asia.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente reflected on the game, mentioning the fine margins that decided the match, stating, "Details do make the difference" and acknowledging Portugal's effectiveness under pressure, as it was a closely contested match that went down to the wire, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.