Portugal stunned Germany 2-1 to reach the UEFA Nations League final.
In a dramatic UEFA Nations League semi-final played in Munich, Portugal shocked hosts Germany with a memorable 2-1 win — their first victory over Die Mannschaft in a competitive match since 2000. The result earned them a spot in Sunday’s final, where they will take on either Spain or France.
Germany seemed in control early in the second half when Florian Wirtz nodded in a beautiful delivery from Joshua Kimmich, giving the home crowd hope and marking Kimmich’s 100th appearance for the national team in style.
But Portugal had no intention of giving up. Their comeback was sparked by a name from the past — Francisco Conceicao, son of former Portugal star Sérgio Conceicao. He came off the bench and curled in a brilliant equaliser in the 63rd minute, shifting the momentum instantly.
Ronaldo’s Touch of Gold Sends Portugal to the Final
Just five minutes after the equaliser, Portugal struck again. Cristiano Ronaldo, who had missed earlier opportunities, was in the right place at the right time. After slick play by Nuno Mendes and Bruno Fernandes, Ronaldo calmly slotted the ball into the net — scoring his 137th international goal and sending Portugal into dreamland.
Germany tried to respond with everything they had. Karim Adeyemi smashed a shot off the post, and Marc-André ter Stegen made a double save to keep the scoreline tight. But Portugal stayed strong, managing the final minutes wisely to seal a famous win.
This stunning result not only ends Portugal’s long drought against Germany but also sets up a massive final where they will aim to lift the UEFA Nations League trophy.
