UEFA Nations League 2025: Spain Triumphant After Dramatic Penalty Shootout
All the Match Information, Stats, and Goals
Spain emerged victorious in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final, defeating Croatia in a thrilling penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in regulation time.
A Hard-Fought Match
The match in Rotterdam, Netherlands, was a close affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the breakthrough. Spain controlled possession in the first half, but Croatia defended resolutely and threatened on the counterattack.
In the second half, Croatia pushed for a winner, but Spain's defense held firm. The match went to extra time and then penalties, where Spain prevailed 5-4.
Spain's Penalty Heroics
Despite Croatia's valiant effort, Spain's penalty takers proved to be the difference-makers. Every Spanish player converted their spot-kick, while Croatia's Mislav Orsic missed the decisive penalty.
Spain's victory marks their first Nations League title and their first international trophy since the 2012 European Championship.
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