Match report
Portugal Stuns Germany 2-1 in UEFA Nations League
Germany
1–2
FT
Portugal
Jun 4, 2025
Portugal stunned Germany with a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Nations League, overcoming an early deficit to secure a crucial win. Florian Wirtz opened the scoring for Germany with an assist from Joshua Kimmich, but a swift response from Portugal saw Filipe Conceicao and Cristiano Ronaldo find the back of the net. The win marks a significant moment in the UEFA Nations League competition.
Key Facts
- • Germany took the lead through Florian Wirtz (48')
- • Portugal equalized with Filipe Conceicao's goal (63')
- • Cristiano Ronaldo secured the win for Portugal (68')
- • Rúben Neves received a yellow card for Portugal (52')
- • Jonathan Tah was cautioned for Germany (80')
Lineups
Germany
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 3 R. Koch (D)
- 2 W. Anton (D)
- 6 J. Kimmich (M)
- 8 L. Goretzka (M)
- 25 A. Pavlović (M)
- 18 M. Mittelstädt (M)
- 19 L. Sané (F)
- 17 F. Wirtz (F)
- 11 N. Woltemade (F)
Substitutes
- 7 F. Nmecha
- 14 K. Adeyemi
- 20 S. Gnabry
- 9 N. Füllkrug
- 21 R. Gosens
- 22 D. Raum
- 5 P. Groß
- 23 R. Andrich
- 13 D. Undav
- 26 T. Bischof
- 15 T. Kehrer
- 12 O. Baumann
- 24 A. Nübel
Portugal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Diogo Costa (G)
- 15 João Neves (D)
- 3 Rúben Dias (D)
- 14 Gonçalo Inácio (D)
- 25 Nuno Mendes (D)
- 10 Bernardo Silva (M)
- 18 Rúben Neves (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 16 Trincão (F)
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
- 20 Pedro Neto (F)
Substitutes
- 6 João Palhinha
- 21 Diogo Jota
- 26 Francisco Conceição
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 23 Vitinha
- 17 Rafael Leão
- 4 António Silva
- 5 Diogo Dalot
- 11 João Félix
- 12 José Sá
- 24 Rodrigo Mora
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 13 Renato Veiga
- 19 Pote
- 22 Rui Silva
Timeline
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48' Germany Goal · Normal GoalF. Wirtz · Assist: J. Kimmich -
50' Germany Var · Goal confirmedF. Wirtz -
52' Portugal Card · Yellow CardRúben NevesArgument
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58' Portugal subst · Substitution 1Off: Trincao · On: F. Conceicao -
58' Portugal subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Neves · On: N. Semedo -
58' Portugal subst · Substitution 3Off: Rúben Neves · On: Vitinha -
60' Germany subst · Substitution 1Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: R. Gosens -
61' Germany subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Sane · On: S. Gnabry -
61' Germany subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Woltemade · On: Niclas Füllkrug -
63' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalF. Conceicao · Assist: Rúben Dias -
68' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalCristiano Ronaldo · Assist: N. Mendes -
71' Germany subst · Substitution 4Off: Waldemar Anton · On: F. Nmecha -
71' Germany subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Pavlovic · On: K. Adeyemi -
80' Germany Card · Yellow CardJonathan TahFoul
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83' Portugal subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Neto · On: Diogo Jota -
84' Portugal Card · Yellow CardRúben DiasArgument
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90' Portugal subst · Substitution 5Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: J. Palhinha
Match Stats
| Stat | Germany | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 86% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 17 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 535 | 435 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 7 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 477 | 376 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 12 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Filipe Conceicao's equalizer (63') shifted momentum in favor of Portugal, giving them the confidence to push for a win.
- ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's goal (68') sealed the victory for Portugal, turning the match in their favor despite an early deficit.