The FIFA men’s international season wraps up this Sunday with a blockbuster clash: Portugal vs. Spain in the UEFA Nations League final, live from Munich.
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Two of Europe’s biggest footballing nations, both past European champions, are going head-to-head for the title. Portugal last won it in 2019, Spain claimed it more recently, and France took the one in between—so this final is staying in familiar territory.
Portugal might have a slight edge heading into Sunday. They played their semifinal a day earlier than Spain, beating Germany on Wednesday. Despite Germany dominating possession, Portugal’s grit and attacking threat kept them in it, and they managed to equalize. As usual, Cristiano Ronaldo got the headlines with his goal, but it was the midfield that really turned heads. Bruno Fernandes, Rúben Neves, Bernardo Silva, and game-changing sub Vitinha ran the show and carved out dangerous spaces almost at will.
Vitinha, in particular, was so good he’s now likely to start—and if he does, Portugal might just win the midfield battle against Spain. The problem? The attack. Ronaldo’s still a legend, no doubt, but he’s not the force he once was. And the players around him haven’t quite stepped up to fill that creative or goal-scoring gap—especially when compared to what Spain’s bringing to the table.
Speaking of Spain—they’re flying. Since winning the Euros last summer, they’ve gone 19 games unbeaten and are already looking like early favorites for next year’s World Cup. Their defense has gotten sharper, helped by young center-back Dean Huijsen having a breakout season at Bournemouth. But really, it’s their attack that makes them so dangerous—especially on the wings.
Mikel Oyarzabal has had a quiet season for Real Sociedad and hasn’t quite nailed down the striker role, which is probably Spain’s only real weakness. But with Nico Williams tearing down one flank and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal lighting up the other, it almost doesn’t matter. Their speed and skill are absolutely terrifying for defenders.
Portugal might look at France’s near-miracle comeback against Spain (a wild 5–4 game after France was down 4–1) and think they’ve got a shot. But let’s be real—when Spain’s attack gets going, even a shaky defense doesn’t hold them back. If they score first, it’s hard to see Portugal coming back. And if Portugal takes the lead? Holding off Spain’s relentless pressure is a big ask.
At the end of the day, this one feels like an exciting clash to watch with a lot of upset ahead.
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