A thrilling final was delivered by both Spain and Portugal in the 2025 UEFA Nations League, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s national team ultimately taking the win on penalties. Lamine Yamal couldn’t shine, and the memes about this match didn’t take long to appear.
In an entertaining match that ended 2-2 in regular time, it was the Portuguese who prevailed in the penalty shootout against Luis de la Fuente’s side, crowning themselves champions of this major continental tournament.
A powerful right-footed shot by João Neves, as Unai Simon dove the opposite way, was the final blow that sealed Portugal’s 5-3 penalty shootout victory and added another title to Ronaldo’s legendary career.
Top reactions to Spain’s defeat
The defeat of Lamine Yamal’s team at the hands of CR7 and Portugal quickly made its way to social media, where reactions and memes began circulating almost immediately.
Lamine Yamal watch and learn from the GOAT. You need more than just baptism from Messi when you share the pitch with CR7. pic.twitter.com/WHaMB83o1F
— WelBeast (@WelBeast) June 8, 2025
No Yamal Ballon D'Or shouts anymore 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/36ZMaKZuIT
— 𝐏𝐒𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐓 (@PSGINT_) June 8, 2025
Yamal will never forget who Nuno Mendes is 😭 pic.twitter.com/Sovsl6oEpA
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) June 8, 2025
16 years ago Messi bathed Lamine Yamal but tonight Ronaldo washed him. pic.twitter.com/iEJ906iRUd
— ͏͏͏𝐉𝐚𝐲 ⌖ (@cagiago_) June 8, 2025
Lamine Yamal welcome to the Nuno Mendes penitentiary pic.twitter.com/BAMvqxW1Vd
— ~ (@xavipropp) June 8, 2025
Nuno Mendes escorting Lamine Yamal out of the Allianz Arenapic.twitter.com/EkWqviS8hE
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) June 8, 2025
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