Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy tonight after Portugal defeated the Netherlands 1-0.
Portugal were able to overcome Holland this evening thanks to a decisive goal by Valencia attacker Goncalo Guedes in the 60th minute, the ace dazzled highly-rated defender Matthijs de Ligt before firing the ball into the back of the net.
Check out Guedes’ winner here.
Ronaldo, Portugal’s captain, was crucial to his country’s path to the final. The Juventus superstar bagged a hat-trick in the semi-final clash against Switzerland on Wednesday evening.
Check out Ronaldo lifting the trophy for Portugal below:
Portugal! Your UEFA nations league inaugural champions! Guedes with the goal… Bernado Silva with the assist! Ronaldo with another trophy. 2 in 3 final!
and you say he's not your GOAT?!! pic.twitter.com/lU7Y61hmCw— Loyale?? (@loyal92534762) June 9, 2019
UEFA Nations League champions! ?
Portugal are the first team to lift the trophy! ?
Read our full match report here: https://t.co/Und0pa57UA pic.twitter.com/OOLLJh8WiN
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 9, 2019
Check out this hilarious moment from Portugal’s celebrations, hero Goncalo Guedes had a slight fall:
A trophy lift doesn't *always* go to plan…?? pic.twitter.com/LuoUOjsl61
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 9, 2019
Manchester City superstar Bernardo Silva was masterful for Portugal tonight, the midfielder is certainly one of the best players in the Premier League, he’ll be looking to continue his impressive performances next season:
?? Bernardo Silva’s contribution for Portugal tonight
68 touches
Completed 33/37 passes
5 chances created
Assisted Goncalo Guedes’ goal
Named Player of the Tournament
Adds #NationsLeague ? to this season’s domestic treble with Man City pic.twitter.com/6xqXd7gHvW— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) June 9, 2019
Portugal will be filled with confidence heading into Euro 2020 next summer after their Nations League triumph.
