UEFA Nations League Final: Portugal Vs Spain Preview, Lineups, Match Info and Time

Portugal Vs Spain
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MATCH :	Portugal Vs Spain
COMPETITION :	UEFA Nations League
DATE:	09-05-2025
TIME:	12.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30) 11.00 PM UAE
STADIUM	Allianz Arena

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Portugal 3 -2 Spain

Portugal possible starting lineup:

Costa; Dalot, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; J. Neves, Vitinha, Bernardo; Conceicao, Ronaldo, Fernandes

Spain possible starting lineup:

Simon; Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Merino, Fabian, Pedri; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Williams

Ronaldo Answers Critics as Portugal Look Ahead to Final Showdown

Cristiano Ronaldo silenced many of his doubters by scoring the winning goal on his record-extending 220th appearance for Portugal on Wednesday. The iconic forward continues to lead the line with authority and is expected to start once again this weekend under Roberto Martinez.

However, the semi-final clash was far from smooth for the Seleção. Martinez made several unexpected selections in his starting XI and was forced into multiple changes early in the second half. Joao Neves, playing out of position at right-back, was one of those withdrawn, replaced by his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Vitinha, who added much-needed balance in midfield.

Francisco Conceicao’s lively impact off the bench may have earned him a starting berth in the final, which could see either Francisco Trincão or Pedro Neto drop to the bench. Meanwhile, Ruben Neves is unlikely to start after being hauled off before the hour mark in midweek.

Spain’s Tactical Gamble Pays Off – But Defensive Worries Linger

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente made a bold call by leaving captain Álvaro Morata out of the starting XI on Thursday, opting instead to deploy Mikel Oyarzabal in a false nine role. The decision paid dividends, with Oyarzabal registering two first-half assists as La Roja dazzled in the attacking third.

Fabian Ruiz, fresh from Champions League glory, could return to the starting lineup after only featuring as a substitute in Stuttgart. However, Rodri has yet to be risked as he continues to recover from an ACL injury, and his fitness remains a major question mark heading into the final.

Despite their attacking brilliance, Spain's backline showed signs of vulnerability during France’s late surge. Pedro Porro and young Dean Huijsen looked rattled under pressure, while Dani Vivian endured a nightmare cameo—culminating in an unfortunate own goal.

With both sides showcasing offensive firepower but battling inconsistency in defence, the final promises to be a high-stakes encounter filled with drama and unpredictability.