Match report
Portugal 2–2 Spain: A Thrilling Draw in UEFA Nations League
Portugal
2–2
PEN
Spain
Jun 8, 2025
In a highly competitive UEFA Nations League match, Portugal and Spain clashed to a thrilling 2-2 draw. Spain took the early lead with goals from Pedri and F. Conceicao, but Portugal fought back with goals from P. Neto and Nico Williams, securing a point in a tightly contested game.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Portugal 2–2 Spain
- • Pedri scored for Spain in the 21st minute
- • Portugal equalized through P. Neto's assist in the 26th minute
- • Spain regained the lead through a Pedri assist in the 45th minute
- • Nico Williams equalized for Portugal in the 61st minute
- • Several substitutions and yellow cards influenced the game's momentum
Lineups
Portugal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 Unai Simón
- 14 Óscar Mingueza
- 24 Marc Cucurella
- 18 Martín Zubimendi
- 3 Robin Le Normand
- 12 Dean Huijsen
- 20 Pedri
- 8 Fabián Ruiz
- 21 Mikel Oyarzabal
- 19 Lamine Yamal
- 11 Nico Williams
Substitutes
- 7 Álvaro Morata
- 15 Yeremy Pino
- 2 Pedro Porro
- 16 Álex Baena
- 22 Isco
- 6 Mikel Merino
- 17 Álex Grimaldo
- 10 Dani Olmo
- 1 David Raya
- 26 Samu Aghehowa
- 5 Dani Vivian
- 4 Pau Cubarsí
- 25 Fermín López
- 9 Gavi
- 13 Álex Remiro
Spain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Diogo Costa
- 15 João Neves
- 25 Nuno Mendes
- 23 Vitinha
- 3 Rúben Dias
- 14 Gonçalo Inácio
- 8 Bruno Fernandes
- 10 Bernardo Silva
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo
- 26 Francisco Conceição
- 20 Pedro Neto
Substitutes
- 21 Diogo Jota
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 17 Rafael Leão
- 13 Renato Veiga
- 2 Nélson Semedo
- 18 Rúben Neves
- 4 António Silva
- 5 Diogo Dalot
- 11 João Félix
- 12 José Sá
- 16 Trincão
- 24 Rodrigo Mora
- 6 João Palhinha
- 19 Pote
- 22 Rui Silva
Timeline
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19' Portugal Card · Yellow CardG. Inacio
Foul
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21' Spain Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player
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26' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player · Assist: P. Neto
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33' Spain Card · Yellow CardF. Ruiz
Foul
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45' Spain Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player · Assist: Pedri
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46' Spain subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Neves · On: N. Semedo
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46' Spain subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Conceicao · On: Rúben Neves
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61' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalUnknown player
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74' Spain subst · Substitution 3Off: Bernardo Silva · On: R. Leao
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74' Spain subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Inacio · On: Renato Veiga
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75' Portugal subst · Substitution 1Off: Pedri · On: Isco
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75' Portugal subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Ruiz · On: M. Merino
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82' Portugal Card · Yellow CardP. Neto
Foul
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88' Spain subst · Substitution 5Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: G. Ramos
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90'+1 Spain Card · Yellow CardRobin Le Normand
Foul
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92' Portugal subst · Substitution 3Off: Nico Williams · On: A. Baena
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93' Portugal subst · Substitution 4Off: Óscar Mingueza · On: P. Porro
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100' Spain Card · Yellow CardA. Baena
Argument
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105' Portugal subst · Substitution 5Off: Lamine Yamal · On: Y. Pino
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105' Spain subst · Substitution 6Off: P. Neto · On: Diogo Jota
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110' Spain Card · Yellow CardP. Porro
Foul
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111' Portugal subst · Substitution 6Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: A. Morata
Match Stats
| Stat | Portugal | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 93% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 16 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 510 | 812 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 8 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 441 | 755 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Portugal's equalizer in the 26th minute through an assist from P. Neto, which sparked their comeback
- ▸ Spain's lead in the 45th minute through a Pedri assist, which put them in control before Portugal's late equalizer