June 5th news, in the semi-finals of the 2024/25 European Nations League, the "navigators" Portugal showed amazing resilience. In the unfavorable situation of losing a goal first, Conceicao and veteran Cristiano Ronaldo each scored, and finally reversed the "Germanic tank" Germany, who played at home, 2-1 and successfully advanced to the finals.

The game was held in Munich. According to historical match data, Germany had completely suppressed Portugal with 11 wins , 5 draws and 3 losses. Portugal had never defeated Germany in the finals since the 2000 European Cup, and had suffered 5 consecutive defeats in the past. However, in this game, Portugal not only broke the 25- year unbeaten spell, but also ended the losing streak and entered the final of an international competition for the fourth time. The previous three times were the two European Cup finals and the 2018/19 UEFA Nations League final.

In the early stages of the match, Germany fully demonstrated its home momentum, with a ball possession rate of 60% and 7 shots, which put Portugal under considerable pressure. However, Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa performed bravely and made many key saves to keep the goal intact. The two sides drew in the first half, and the score was 0-0 at halftime.

After the break, Germany made the first breakthrough in the 48th minute. Kimmich made a precise pass and striker Wirtz headed in the goal. Although the referee used the VAR system to check whether it was offside, he finally confirmed that the goal was valid and Germany led 1-0 .

Portugal launched a strong counterattack after falling behind. In the 63rd minute, Conceicao, who came on as a substitute, stepped forward and made a long run on the right. He fired a world wave from outside the penalty area. The ball flew straight into the dead corner of the goal. The goalkeeper was unable to save it, and Portugal tied the score to 1-1 .

Then, in the 68th minute, Portugal took advantage of the victory and overtook. Full-back Mendes and his teammates hit the wall and broke into the left side of the penalty area, then crossed the ball in front of the goal . The 40 -year-old Ronaldo arrived in time and easily pushed the ball into the goal. This was his 137th goal in his national team career and the key shot that determined the outcome. Portugal led 2-1 .

At the end of the game, Germany tried to equalize the score. In the 82nd minute, substitute Adeyemi launched an attack, but his shot from a small angle hit the post and missed a great opportunity. In the end, Germany lost to Portugal 1-2 at home and missed the UEFA Nations League final.

Portugal has reached the UEFA Nations League final again after 2019 and will be aiming for its second UEFA Nations League title. The final opponent will be between Spain and France. It remains to be seen whether Portugal can win the title again.