Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after seeing Portugal prevail in an epic UEFA Nations League final penalty shootout with Spain.

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• All-time great netted international goal No.138
• Forced off through injury in the 88th minute
• Lifted Nations League trophy for the second time

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo helped to take the game to spot-kicks. His 138th international goal levelled the tie in normal time at 2-2. He was unable to see the contest out after picking up an untimely injury.

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  That knock meant CR7 was forced to watch extra-time from the bench, while being restricted to the touchline for a battle of nerves from 12 yards. Ronaldo was unable to watch as five of his fellow countrymen stepped up to the spot.

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Alvaro Morata’s miss for Spain proved to be decisive, as Ruben Neves crashed Portugal’s fifth penalty into the back of the net – sparking scenes of wild celebration at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

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