The starting lineups for Portugal and Spain have been announced ahead of their UEFA Nations League final showdown scheduled for Sunday night at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Portugal secured their place in the final after defeating Germany 2-1 in the semi-finals. Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in that victory, netting the winning goal that propelled his team to the championship match.
Spain, meanwhile, earned their spot after an exciting 5-4 victory over France in their semi-final encounter, with young sensation Lamine Yamal continuing to impress on the international stage.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Portugal's starting XI: Costa, Neves, Dias, Inácio, Mendes, Silva, Fernandes, Vitinha, Ronaldo, Neto, and Conceição.
Spain's starting XI: Simón, Cucurella, Huijsen, Le Normand, Mingueza, Ruiz, Pedri, Zubimendi, Yamal, Williams, and Oyarzabal.
The match is set to kick off at 8 pm Nigerian time, with both teams aiming to add another international trophy to their cabinet.
Ahead of the final, Ronaldo had expressed confidence in Portugal's chances, sending a clear message about his team's determination to lift the trophy. The 39-year-old forward continues to be a pivotal figure for Portugal despite his advancing age.
For Spain, Lamine Yamal will be looking to strengthen his case for the Ballon d'Or after his impressive performances throughout the tournament, particularly in the semi-final against France.
BenriNews reports that this final represents a clash between two footballing powerhouses with contrasting styles – Portugal's experienced squad led by Ronaldo against Spain's blend of youth and technical prowess.
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