Pepe has been ruled out of Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Turkey after testing positive for COVID-19.
The Portuguese Football Federation said Pepe has gone into isolation and Tiago Djaló of French club Lille was called as his replacement ahead of Thursday's playoff game in Porto.
Pepe and Ruben Dias to miss WC qualifier against Turkey. (Image- Twitter)
It wasn't yet clear if the 39-year-old, who plays for Porto, would be able to play the second qualifier next week if Portugal advanced past Turkey.
Portugal coach Fernando Santos also won't be able to count on the injured Rúben Dias, the team's other regular starting central defender.
Fabian Ruiz takes his chance with a left-footed effort from the outside of the box.
It was bit akward for Costa. But, he made a good save going down to his left.
Jun 8, 2025, 8:15 PM
54' | Mendes is a beast
Nuno Mendes has been clinical against Yamal so far. He has won all the battles against the wonderkid. Portugal dominating, but Spain are looking relaxed.
Neto was looking for Ronaldo with the lobbed cross, but Spain defenders had cut the angle for him. The cross went over the goal
Jun 8, 2025, 7:34 PM
33' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Ruiz for fouling Pedro Neto, to stop Portugal's counterattack.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:30 PM
29' | Chance for Nico
Yamal again picked out Nico inside the box with a lobbed ball. But with Costa coming in, Nico could not be on target with the defection.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:28 PM
VAR check
A VAR check was done to check if Ronaldo was offside, leading to the goal. Goal given.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:28 PM
26' | MMMMMEEEENNNNNNNNNDESSSSS | POR 1-1 ESP
Nuno Mendes equalises for Portugal.
A quick one and two, and Nuno Mendes, with the space given at the left of the box, struck powerfully to score his first-ever International goal.
Portugal 1-1 Spain.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:26 PM
25' | Excellent from Dias
Cucurella found Nico on the left. As Nico was making an entry inside the box, Dias won the physical battle and won the goal kick for Portugal as well.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:24 PM
21' | ZZUUUUUUUBBIIIIIMMMEEENDDDIIII | POR 0-1 ESP
Martin Zubimendi scores for Spain.
Yamal's lobbed ball for Nico was not cleared well by Portugal defenders and Costa. Zubimendi, at the right place at the right time, just tapped the ball inside the goal for Spain's first.
Portugal 0-1 Spain
Jun 8, 2025, 7:22 PM
Yamal shows his trick as well
Jun 8, 2025, 7:21 PM
The master showing how it is done!
Jun 8, 2025, 7:20 PM
19' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Inácio for an elbow on Oyarzabal.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:18 PM
17' | So close
Yamal's cross pass found Nico on the left. Nico made a quick cut back before going for the goal with a curling right-footed shot.
But the ball did not curl enough for him to give Spain the lead.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:18 PM
17' | So close
Yamal's cross pass found Nico on the left. Nico made a quick cut back before going for the goal with a curling right-footed shot.
But the ball did not curl enough for him to give Spain the lead.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:16 PM
15' | He should have scored
Nico with an accurate cut-back pass, Pedri, running at it, missed the goal with the effort.
Hue miss.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:14 PM
14' | Yamal misses the tager
Pedri left it for the 17-year-old to go for the goal with the free-kick. His kick went over the goal.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:13 PM
13' | Yamal is here
As I was saying, Yamal runs through Silva and Mendes, Silva stopped him, he won the ball again and won a free-kick from the edge of the box as Bruno fouled him.
Jun 8, 2025, 7:11 PM
10' | Patience game
Both teams are waiting for the mistake from other team.
Mendes tried to stitch an attack for Portugal, while Nico and Fermin looked to build up for Spain.
Starting XI: Unai Simón, Robin Le Normand, Fabián Ruiz, Nico Williams, Dean Huijsen, Óscar Mingueza, Martín Zubimendi, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Mikel Oyarzabal, Marc Cucurella.
Subs: David Raya, Álex Remiro, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Dani Vivian, Mikel Merino, Álvaro Morata, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Yéremy Pino, Álex Baena, Alejandro Grimaldo, Isco, Fermín López, Samuel Omorodion.
Jun 8, 2025, 5:55 PM
Lineups | Portugal
Lineups: Diogo Costa; João Neves, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Francisco Conceição, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto.
Subs: José Sá, Rui Silva, Diogo Dalot, Renato Veiga, António Silva, Nélson Semedo, Rodrigo Mora, João Palhinha, Rafael Leão, Rúben Neves, Gonçalo Ramos, Francisco Trincão, Diogo Jota, João Félix, Pedro Gonçalves.
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Jun 8, 2025, 5:04 PM
Portugal vs Spain: Head-to-head stats
Team
Wins
Draws
Matches
Goals Scored
Spain
18
6
40
47
Portugal
16
6
40
81
Jun 8, 2025, 5:04 PM
Tonight's Venue | Munich Football arena
Jun 8, 2025, 5:02 PM
How to watch the match?
Indian fans can watch the Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final match on Sony Sports Network channels on television. Moreover, they can also enjoy the match LIVE on Sony LIV with a paid subscription. The match will also be streamed LIVE on Jio TV.
Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final match preview, head-to-head stats, predicted lineups, team news and more
Get the full match preview, head-to-head stats, team news and predicted lineups of Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final in our special coverage.
Portugal and Spain are all set to lock horns in the UEFA Nations League 2025 final tomorrow at the Munich Football Arena in Germany. Portugal, the 2019 winners and Spain, the defending champions, both will look to become the first team to win the Nations League twice.
Not only that, but Spain will have the chance to become the first team to defend the Nations League title successfully. Before both the proud nations collide for the silverware, here is everything you need to know ahead of the Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final.
Match Details
Match: Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final
Date: 9 June 2025
Time: 12.30 am IST
Venue: Munich Football Arena, Germany
How to watch the Nations League final?
Indian fans can watch the Portugal vs Spain, UEFA Nations League 2025 final match on Sony Sports Network channels on television. Moreover, they can also enjoy the match LIVE on Sony LIV with a paid subscription. The match will also be streamed LIVE on Jio TV.
Spain have dominated Portugal in all competitions they have played so far. In 40 matches between these two countries, Spain won 18 times. Meantime, Portugal emerged victorious 16 times in those games.
6 times, their matches ended in a draw. So, you can see how close the competitions have been throughout the years.
Team
Wins
Draws
Matches
Goals Scored
Spain
18
6
40
47
Portugal
16
6
40
81
Team News: Portugal
Francisco Conceição celebrates his equaliser against Germany in the Nations League semi-final in Munich
Portugal will be confident of beating any team in the world after ousting Germany in the semi-final. This was their first win over the Germans since the EURO 2000. Not only that, but Cristiano Ronaldo also won against Germany for the first time in his senior career, after netting the winning goal.
Roberto Martínez has introduced a few new tactical things to turn things around for Portugal, after crashing out against France on penalties in the last eight. Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto or Francisco Conceição on the wings supplying central striker Cristiano Ronaldo, has been a great plan for him along with having a strong 4-man defence in the back.
Along with them, inform Vitinha, fresh from a Champions League triumph, and Bruno Fernandes, give Portugal solidity in the midfield.
Till now, there is no news of injuries, and Martinez will have a full squad to choose from for the final against Spain.
Lamine Yamal and Pedri hugging each other after a goal during Span's 5-4 win over France in the Nations League semi-final match
Spain have been one of the best sides in world football, comprising one of the brightest young talents in every position. Although they are suffering from a few long-term injuries to some senior players, Luis de la Fuente's team looks no worried since winning the EURO 2024.
In a record-breaking semi-final, where the most number of goals in a Nations League match was scored, Spain defeated France by 5-4 to qualify for the final. Though the scoreline looks tight, Spain once led by 4-1, and a few experiments along with complacency led them to win by a smaller margin.
Lamine Yamal, the Ballon d'Or 2025 contender, scored a brace for them while Pedri netted a magical goal. Mikel Oyarzabal, just like every time, performed silently while providing two assists. Nico Williams also looked like a beast on the right.
Scoring goals will never be an issue for a team like this. But, defending well against a well-shaped Portugal team would be a tough task for them.
No news of new injuries for them as well.
Sé que has visto los goles de la Selección española ante Francia desde todos los ángulos posibles.
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) June 6, 2025
Possible Lineups
Portugal
Diogo Costa; João Neves, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Francisco Conceição, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto.
Spain
Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Martín Zubimendi, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams
Cristiano Ronaldo Stats: Ronaldo's Goals in Every Year
With his first goal in 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo now has scored a goal in straight 24 years. This article will give you the details of Cristiano Ronaldo stats describing his goals in every calendar year.
"CR7", "El Blicho" or Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, has scored 917 goals till now in his footballing career. He appeared 217 times for Portugal, a record for the Highest International Appearance in Football. He netted 135 goals and became the Top Goal-Scorer in International Men's Football. So, let's check out the facts and stats of this"Goal-Scoring Machine."
Al-Nassar (2023-25), 74 Goals
Ronaldo at Al-Nassar. Image | Saudi Pro League
Ronaldo's arrival at Al-Nassar following his disappointed departure from Manchester United enables him to begin a new chapter in his career. In the First Season with Al Nassar, the Portuguese forward scored 14 goals in 19 appearances.
However, this performance was not sufficient enough, and Al-Nassar was not able to secure any silverware like the Saudi Pro Trophy, Saudi Pro Cup, or the King's Cup. But his presence in the club leads to some major arrivals in Al-Nassar in the form of Sadio Mane and Marcelo Brozovic.
CR7 was Signing Contract with Manchester United. Image | Eurosport
After twelve years, he reunited with the 'Red Devils' at the end of his prime. Nevertheless, at 37 years old, he scored 24 goals and emerged as a leading goal scorer for United in the following year. He had scored a total of 27 goals in two seasons in his second spell with Manchester United, a short spell nonetheless.
Ronaldo's Year-Wise Goals and Stats at Manchester United (Second Spell)
Season
Games
Goals
2022-23
16
3
2021-22
38
24
Shocking Move to Juventus (2018-21), 101 Goals
Ronaldo During Famous 'SUIIIII Celebration" at Allianz Stadium. Image | Juventus.com
Juventus signed Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018. It was a shocking move for every Football fanatic, but he still managed to adapt his impressive form from Real Madrid to the Italian League. He was not able to win much in terms of Silverware. However, he continues his form as a prolific goal-scorer.
He became the second-fastest player to score 50 goals in Seria A and become the all-time leading Portuguese scorer in the league's history. In his third season with Juventus, he surpassed 100 goals and secured the title of top scorer in the league with 29 goals.
At Real Madrid-"The Transfer that Changed Football" (2009-18), 450 Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo's official presentation at Real Madrid in 2008. Image | Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo's £80 million transfer to Real Madrid in 2009 has been considered " the transfer that changed Football forever." Ronaldo's era in La Liga was considered the 'Golden Era in Modern Football' as he shared the same stage with Lionel Messi during that period, who was playing for Barcelona then.
Ronaldo won four UCL titles with Real Madrid | Image - Goal
He won four Champions League with Real Madrid and two La Liga titles and secured four Ballon d'Ors, a record as a European player. He became the top Real Madrid goal scorer in the 2015-16 season and the highest scorer in the history of the Champions League.
Ronaldo's Year-Wise Goals and Stats at Real Madrid
Season
Games
Goals
2017-18
44
44
2016-17
46
42
2015-16
48
51
2014-15
54
61
2013-14
47
51
2012-13
55
55
2011-12
55
60
2010-11
54
53
2009-10
35
33
Total
438
450
First Spell at Man United (2003-09), 118 Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo During Goal Celebration at Old Trafford. Image | Manchester United
Cristiano arrived in 2003 as a young talent during his first spell with Manchester United. Throughout that period, he was mostly popular for his dribbling and flair, rather a prolific goal scorer. He swiftly turned into a prominent goal scorer in early 2006 and finished as Manchester United's leading scorer during the final three seasons of his initial tenure at Old Trafford.
He also won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008 and transferred to Real Madrid in 2009 at a gigantic money of £80 million (€94 million) which was the most expensive transfer during that time.
Ronaldo's Year-Wise Goals Stats at Manchester United (First Spell)
Season
Games
Goals
2008-09
53
26
2007-08
49
42
2006-07
53
23
2005-06
47
12
2004-05
50
9
As a Young Talented Winger at Sporting SP (2002-03), 5 Goals
CR7 in His Early Years with Sporting SP. Image | Euro Sport
He started his professional football career as a talented youth winger and made his debut for Sporting CP in 2002. After spending one year at the senior level, he did not achieve any significant goal-scoring success, but his excellence caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson during a match that resulted in his move to Manchester United.
Ronaldo's Year-Wise Goals and Stats at Sporting SP
Season
Games
Goals
2002-03
31
5
Cristiano Ronaldo's Goal Contribution for Portugal, 135 Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo Celebrating His Goal for Portugal. Image | Goal.com India
No doubt! Cristiano Ronaldo is a prolific goal scorer in Portugal, as he is Portugal's all-time leading goal scorer and also the player with the highest number of goals in international football history. His role as a goal scorer was vital to the victory of the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Goal Tally as a Portugal International
Year
Games
Goals
2003
2
0
2004
16
7
2005
11
2
2006
14
6
2007
10
5
2008
8
1
2009
7
1
2010
11
3
2011
8
7
2012
13
5
2013
9
10
2014
9
5
2015
5
3
2016
13
13
2017
11
11
2018
7
6
2019
10
14
2020
6
3
2021
14
13
2022
12
3
2023
9
10
2024
12
7
Total
216
135
So that concludes all the facts about Cristiano Ronaldo's Stats regarding his goal-scoring ability for Clubs, as well as Portugal year-wise. These stats state how prolific he is in front of the goal. He won almost every major trophy except the World Cup title. This is the dream for all the CR7 fanatics as well, that's for sure.
Will Ronaldo be going to play in the 2026 World Cup? Will Portugal and Ronaldo lift the FIFA World Cup title for the first time ever? What do you think? Let me know!
Poland vs Portugal UEFA Nations League: Previous records, H2H stats and more
As the international break kicks off again in earnest. Europe will be buzzing with interesting matches one of which will be when the Polish National team pays host to the Portuguese team. Sportz point brings you all the exciting details you need to know.
This match promises to be an interesting clash between two European heavyweights. Poland, led by its star striker Robert Lewandowski, will look to capitalize on their home advantage. Meanwhile, with the experienced Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal aims to field an experienced attack and solid midfield. Both teams have a history of tight, competitive encounters, making this a must-watch matchup. As they battle for points, expect a game filled with standout performances.
Poland and Portugal have met in several competitive and friendly matches, producing a balanced rivalry. Portugal has often had the upper hand, with key victories in tournaments like Euro 2016, where they knocked Poland out on penalties in the quarterfinals. Poland, however, has also secured wins, including some notable victories in World Cup qualifiers. Both teams have played 8 times against each other. Portugal has recorded 3 wins while Poland has won 2 times, the remaining 3 games have ended in a draw. Based on these facts, the odds are slightly in favour of Portugal and not ignoring that they have a stronger squad on paper.
The Poland vs. Portugal match in India will be available for streaming on the Sony Liv app and website, while UEFA.tv and Sport 24 Extra will provide global coverage. In the United States, Fox Sports will broadcast the game, and in Canada and parts of Asia, viewers can tune in via the Dazn network.
In Africa, SuperSport will offer full coverage across all countries, as long as viewers are subscribed to their service packages.
Euro 2024 Quarter-finals schedule, fixture and streaming details
England will face Switzerland, Spain will face Germany, meantime Portugal will face France and the Netherlands will play against Turkey in the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals starting from 5th July.
Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Turkey, England and Switzerland have qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Euro 2024 after some exciting battles in the round of 16.
Spain, the favourites to win the tournament thrashed Georgia by 4-1 after conceding first while the hosts Germany defeated Denmark by 2-0 after a special performance from Jamal Musiala. Both Spain and Germany will now look to become the most successful team in the tournament's history. Unfortunately, only one will be able to achieve that this time.
France somehow managed to go past Belgium by 1-0 with an own goal by the opponent. Portugal had to toil hard to beat Slovenia in the penalty shootout where Diogo Costa wrote history by becoming the first goalkeeper to save three penalties in a Euro game.
The Netherlands had an easy game over Romania as they kicked them out of the tournament with a 3-0 victory while the best game of the round of 16 happened when Turkey defeated Austria by 2-1 after an exciting game.
Euro 2024 Quarter-finals schedule
Match
Teams
Date
Time (IST)
Venue
QF 1
Spain vs Germany
5 July 2024
9.30 pm
Stuttgart Arena
QF 2
Portugal vs France
6 July 2024
12.30 am
Volksparkstadion
QF 3
England vs Switzerland
6 July 2024
9.30 pm
Düsseldorf Arena
QF 4
Netherlands vs Turkey
7 July
12.30 am
Olympiastadion
Euro 2024 Quarter-finals streaming details
Football fans from India can watch the Euro 2024 Quarterfinals on Sony Sports Network channels on television. Moreover, they can LIVE stream the matches on Jio TV, the Sony LIV app and website as well.
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