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| Portugal vs Spain: Nations League 2025 Final Preview, Predictions & Lineups. |
Get ready for a heated clash in the UEFA Nations League Final 2025! Two familiar neighbors—Portugal and Spain—are set to face off on Sunday, June 8th, in a high-stakes match at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
Both teams are chasing their second Nations League trophy, and honestly, it’s shaping up to be a must-watch showdown.
Two Powerhouses, One Trophy
Let’s start with Portugal. They’re coming into the final on a high after a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Germany. Cristiano Ronaldo, yep—he’s still going strong—scored his 137th international goal to seal the win and crush Germany’s dream of a home final. Portugal already won the first-ever Nations League back in 2019, and they’re hungry for more silverware.
On the other side, Spain survived a nine-goal rollercoaster against France, winning 5-4 in a wild semifinal. Luis de la Fuente’s squad almost blew a 4-goal lead, but they held on and booked another ticket to a major final. With a Euro 2024 title and Nations League 2023 already in the bag, Spain’s been on fire under De la Fuente’s leadership.
Match Details
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Match: Portugal vs Spain – UEFA Nations League Final 2025
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Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
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Time: 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT / 8 PM BST
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Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
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Referee: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
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VAR: Fedayi San (Switzerland)
How to Watch Portugal vs Spain
Here’s where you can catch the action live:
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USA: FOX Sports, fuboTV, FOX Sports App, Tubi
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UK: ITV1, ITVX, STV, STV Player
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Mexico: Sky Sports
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Canada: TBD
Recent Head-to-Head (Last 5 Games)
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Portugal Wins: 0
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Spain Wins: 1
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Draws: 4
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Last Match: Portugal 0–1 Spain (Sept 27, 2022 – Nations League)
It’s been tight between these two, and most of their recent meetings ended in draws. Expect another close one!
Form Guide (All Competitions)
Portugal
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Germany 1–2 Portugal (June 4, 2025)
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Portugal 5–2 Denmark (Mar 23, 2025)
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Denmark 1–0 Portugal (Mar 20, 2025)
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Croatia 1–1 Portugal (Nov 18, 2024)
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Portugal 5–1 Poland (Nov 15, 2024)
Spain
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Spain 5–4 France (June 5, 2025)
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Spain 3–3 (5–4p) Netherlands (Mar 23, 2025)
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Netherlands 2–2 Spain (Mar 20, 2025)
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Spain 3–2 Switzerland (Nov 18, 2024)
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Denmark 1–2 Spain (Nov 15, 2024)
Predicted Lineups
Portugal (4-2-3-1)
GK: Diogo Costa
DEF: Semedo, Rúben Dias, Inácio, Nuno Mendes
MID: Vitinha, João Neves
ATT MID: Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto
FW: Cristiano Ronaldo
Coach Roberto Martínez probably won’t make many changes from the squad that beat Germany. Vitinha is expected to start, and the big question is—who starts on the right wing? Bernardo Silva, Trincão, or Francisco Conceição (who just scored off the bench)?
Spain (4-3-3)
GK: Unai Simón
DEF: Pedro Porro, Le Normand, Dean Huijsen, Cucurella
MID: Pedri, Zubimendi, Fabián Ruiz
FW: Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal, Nico Williams
Spain will likely stick with the team that edged out France, though we might see Fabián Ruiz come in for Mikel Merino. Rodri and Ferran Torres are both missing from the squad due to injuries.
Final Score Prediction
Historically, Nations League finals have been tight—and this one should be no different. Don’t be surprised if it goes into extra time or even penalties.
Prediction: Portugal 1–2 Spain
Spain just seems a little more composed and experienced in big moments. Their midfield control and attacking options give them a slight edge—but hey, anything can happen in a final!
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