UEFA Nations League: Portugal vs. Spain Picks — EURO Champions to Dominate Final? (Jun 8)

The 2025 Nations League final is set for the Allianz Arena on Sunday, June 8. A mouth-watering clash awaits soccer fans, as two previous competition winners collide.

Spain will be bidding to retain their title, just 12 months after claiming EUROs success in Germany. Portugal’s talented squad could yet be a value play to upset the odds, with Cristiano Ronaldo showing excellent form after scoring in their semi-final win against Germany.

Find the odds and our picks for the UEFA Nations League final here.

Portugal vs. Spain Overview

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Portugal vs. Spain Head-to-Head Record

This weekend’s Nations League final will mark the first meeting between the two talented countries since September 2022.

Spain were 1-0 winners in the previous encounter, meaning that they have now avoided defeat in their last six internationals against Portugal. Portugal’s last win against Spain was achieved in a friendly in November 2010.

Key Stats

• Spain are bidding to become the first back-to-back winners of the UEFA Nations League.
• Portugal were the inaugural Nations League champions, but they haven’t played in the final since their 2019 success.

Portugal Team News

Roberto Martinez is unlikely to make many changes to the team that beat Germany in midweek. However, PSG star Vitinha could be recalled after sitting out the semi-final win in Munich.

Possible Lineup

D. Costa (GK); N. Semedo, R. Dias, G. Inacio, N. Mendes, B. Silva, Vitinha, B. Fernandes, F. Conceicao, C. Ronaldo, P. Neto

Spain Team News

Spain were electric in midweek, as they produced a stunning attacking performance to beat France 5-4 in Stuttgart. An unchanged line-up could be named on Sunday.

Possible Lineup

U. Simon (GK); P. Porro, R. Le Normand, D. Huijsen, M. Cucurella, M. Merino, M. Zubimendi, Pedri, L. Yamal, M. Oyarzabal, N. Williams

Portugal vs. Spain Picks

A thrilling final in the 2025 UEFA Nations League is set for this weekend, and the attacking qualities of both sides could ensure that a high-scoring clash is likely.

However, Spain’s dominant win against France in midweek only amplified their quality in the final third of the field, and we could see another big victory being achieved in Munich on Sunday.