England striker Harry Kane has revealed his delight at becoming just the second men's player in history to reach 50 goals for the Three Lions, whilst also targeting the all-time goalscoring record.
50 @England goals. So so proud. Treasure each and every one of them. Never take it for granted. Important point away from home against a tough team. Let’s keep working 💪🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/19cnN2eeQZ
The Tottenham forward racked-up his half-century on Tuesday evening by finding the net from the spot in England's 1-1 draw with Germany in Munich. He sent Manuel Neuer the wrong way having also won the penalty following a foul by Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck.
The referee did not initially give the spot-kick but the VAR recommended a second-viewing at the monitor, with the decision then eventually being given. Kane of course stayed cool to score and rack-up his 50th international goal.
He is now only the second men's player in history to reach the landmark, whilst he is only three strikes behind record holder Wayne Rooney. Speaking after the game, Kane expressed his thrill at having racked up his half-century.
He said: "A really nice feeling, you know. I had a couple of early chances in the game. Obviously the first one over the bar and then Neuer made a good save for the second.
"I love scoring goals, I've always loved scoring goals especially for my country. Whenever I can help the team, that's the most important thing. Good to bounce back with a result tonight, not an easy place to come and now we've got two games at home to try and get two wins."
Kane's goal secured what was an impressive point in Munich despite Gareth Southgate's men having been under the cosh for the majority of the tie. It also sees them secure their first point of the newest edition of the UEFA Nations League, with a clash against European champions Italy at Wembley Stadium to come.
Kane has underpinned the importance of heading into the game with the Azzurri and particularly the upcoming World Cup with positive momentum despite the setback against Hungary last time out.
Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race?
Kylian Mbappe is leading the race for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot. However, players like Viktor Gyökeres, Mohamed Salah and a few others are also in race.
The European leagues are up and running and we have already witnessed some great encounters between the top European teams. The hunt to win the European Golden Boot is also taking shape for the 2024-25 season.
Some big names from the Top five European leagues are already in full swing and they are scoring loads of goals to clinch the coveted annual award for the highest goalscorer in Europe. However, some young and talented players have enlisted themselves in the charts as well; even from outside of the top five European leagues.
Sportzpoint brings you all the details about the leading goalscorers in the top five European leagues, details of the UEFA League ranking, and the leading goalscorers competing for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot.
The European Golden Boot Race
Bayern forward Harry Kane won the 2023-24 Golden Boot. (Image Credit | SuperSport))
The Golden Boot is awarded by European Sports Media (ESM) which is a unified association of Football Magazine publications such as Marca, Kicker, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Frankfurter AZ, etc. They took over since 1996-97 season and started a new ranking system based on the position of the league for the respective players.
The UEFA coefficient ranking is considered a measure for weighting points, with the principle being to acknowledge players who score in leagues of higher quality according to rankings, which makes it tougher to find the back of the net.
The number of goals scored in the top five leagues of Europe are counted with a multiplier of two, while those from leagues ranked six to 21 receive a 1.5 multiplier, and goals from all other leagues are counted as one.
This is how the points system works.
⚽️🏆 Players with the Most European Golden Boot Wins:
🇦🇷 Lionel Messi: 6 🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo: 4 🇺🇾 Luis Suarez: 2 🇫🇷 Thierry Henry: 2 🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski: 2
The Ultimate European Golden Boot Race (Among the top 10 European Leagues according to UEFA coefficient rankings)
Considering the players from the top 10 European leagues in this list, this is what the current race of chasing the 2024-25 European Golden Boot looks like:
Discover the last 10 European Golden Shoe winners list, featuring stars like Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane, and legendary players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Luis Suarez.
The European Golden Shoe is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football, given annually to the leading goal scorer from the top European leagues. Over the past decade, some of football’s biggest superstars have dominated this recognition, showcasing their incredible talent and consistency in front of goal.
Harry Kane is among the greatest strikers to crave his name in the European Golden Shoe winners list. Despite the Bayern forward's failure to win any silverware, he won one of the most prestigious individual awards the Golden Shoe, this award shows his goal-scoring prowess. The Englishmen won the award for scoring 36 goals in the 2024-25 season.
Erling Haaland | 2022-23 | Manchester City:
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Earling Haaland scored 36 goals in the Premier League 2022-23 season to win the prestigious individual award and cemented his name among the top players to win the European Golden Shoe winners list. In that season Earling Haaland and company won their maiden UEFA Champions League title and completed a treble for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola.
Robert Lewandowski | 2021-22 and 2020-21 | Bayern Munich:
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Robert Lewandowski won the Golden Shoe Award in the 2021-22 season, as he cemented his name as one of the two players to win the European Golden Shoe multiple times in the list. His goals were more than enough to declare him a Ballon d'Or winner, but he was overshadowed by Karim Benzema in that season.
In the 2020-21 season, Robert Lewandowski won his first Golden Shoe Award. In that season Robert Lewandowski and his company won a treble for Bayern Munich under Julian Nagelsmann, but he failed to win the Ballon d'Or award as Lionel Messi won the Copa America.
Ciro Immobile | 2019-20 | Lazio:
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Immobile scored 36 league goals for Lazio in 2019-20 to win the prestigious individual award and cemented his name among the top players to win the European Golden Shoe winners list. Despite scoring 36 league goals for Lazio but did not get the chance to claim a Ballon d’Or rank as the award was cancelled that year due to Covid.
Lionel Messi | 2018-19, 2017-18, and 2016-17 | FC Barcelona:
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Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are the only players to crave their names multiple times in the European Golden Shoe winners list. In the 2018-19 season, Messi became the last player to win the Golden Shoe and Ballon d'Or in one season. Messi was the only player, who was dragging Ernesto Valverde's managed Barcelona side to the treble and scored 36 goals.
In the 2017-18 season, Messi scored 34 league goals and won his second European Golden Shoe, despite delivering a stinker performance in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In the 2016-17 season, Messi scored more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the Ballon d'Or that season, but Messi won the European Golden Shoe and became the first player to win the Golden Shoe thrice in the list.
Luis Suarez | 2015-16 | FC Barcelona:
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Luis Suarez was a goalscoring machine in 2015-16, as he even managed to outgun the likes of Messi and Ronaldo. The Uruguayan scored 40 goals in La Liga alone, and he became the one and only player to win an individual award in Messi and Ronaldo's era. His goalscoring prowess is the reason, he is on the European Golden Shoe winners list.
Cristiano Ronaldo | 2014-15 | Real Madrid:
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Surprisingly, 2014-15 was the last time that Ronaldo ever won the European Golden Shoe. He enjoyed an excellent individual season, scoring 48 league goals for Real Madrid, but was ultimately overshadowed by Barcelona and Messi who won the treble that year. His excellent goal-scoring skills are the reason he is on the European Golden Shoe winners list.
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UEFA Nations League 2025 Semifinals: Everything you need to know about the fixtures
In this article, get to know everything about the fixtures, dates, and teams and everything you need to know about the UEFA Nations League Semifinals 2025.
France eliminated Croatia after knocking them out in a penalty shootout (5-4) to secure their spot into the semis. Their match was tied 2-2 forcing them to move on penalties.
Spain had the last laugh as they knocked out the Netherlands after winning the penalty shootout 5-4. The game was tied too at 3-3 during the extra time.
Germany was the only team to advance in regulation over the two legs against Italy. They defeated Italy on a 5-4 aggregate as they reached the semis.
Portugal got the better of Denmark as they defeated them 5-3 on aggregate with the help of Cristiano Ronaldo's 929th career goal and Fransico Trincao's late brace.
Football fans from India can watch the UEFA Nations League 2025 Semifinals match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and the Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.
Fixtures Details
The UEFA Nations League semifinals will be played over one leg on the 5th and 6th of June as the final takes place on the 8th of June. The losing sides from both matches will get to play another match for third place.
Spain vs France (6th June, 12:15 am IST)
Portugal vs Germany (5th June, 12:15 am IST)
Final Details
The final of the UEFA Nations League will take place on the 8th of June, 2025.
Portugal vs Denmark Highlights UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter finals Second Leg: Trincao's brace helped Portugal to secure their spot in the Semifinals | POR 5-2 DEN (AGG. DEN 3-5 POR)
Catch the highlights of the Portugal vs Denmark match in the UEFA Nations League 2025 at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal.
Hello and welcome to another UEFA Nations League, tonight we will bring you all the updates of a heated clash between Portugal and Denmark in UEFA Nations League second leg at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal.
Denmark will be in the away turf so this fixture will be difficult matchup for them. However, Denmark won previous leg with a 1-0 win over Portugal thanks to Ramus Hojlund's late winner. Despite, Diego Costa's brilliant performance Portugal failed to win the previous leg.
On the other hand, this will be a home game for Portugal. Moreover, Denmark won the previous leg, Portugal is not just to away from the game.
So, sit back and relax, as we will bring you all the updates of the Portugal vs Denmark match in UEFA Nations League. Hello, I am Swastik Debnath, and I will bring you all the updates from the webdesk.
LIVE Updates
Mar 23, 2025, 9:57 PM
Moments & Full-time verdict!
Portugal advanced in emphatic style, overcoming an early setback to defeat Denmark 5-2 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s shocking penalty miss in the 6th minute, Portugal found their breakthrough thanks to a bit of fortune — a Joachim Andersen own goal in the 38th minute gave them a narrow halftime lead.
Denmark came out fighting in the second half, with Rasmus Kristensen’s composed finish in the 56th minute briefly sparking hope for the Danes. But when the pressure mounted, Portugal’s stars rose to the occasion. Ronaldo redeemed himself with a 72nd-minute strike, only for Christian Eriksen to level things again just four minutes later in a dramatic exchange.
The turning point came through Francisco Trincão, whose clinical finishes in the 81st and 91st minutes shattered Danish resilience. Gonçalo Ramos sealed the victory in extra time with a composed goal in the 115th minute, ensuring Portugal’s place in the next round.
Ronaldo’s missed penalty could have defined the night — but instead, it was Portugal’s relentless attacking depth and resilience that stole the show.
Goncalo Ramos 115th minutes POR 5-2 DEN
Francisco Trincao 91ST minute POR 4-2 DEN
Francisco Trincao 86th minute POR 3-2 DEN
Christien Eriksen 76th minute POR 2-2 DEN
Rasmus Kristiensen on 56th minute POR 1-1 DEN
Cristiano Ronaldo 72 minutes POR 2-1 DEN
Portugal's Talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in the 6th minute
Mar 23, 2025, 10:44 PM
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Hope you enjoyed the Live match.
We will be back very soon with another Nations League Live.
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Mar 23, 2025, 10:26 PM
End of the match: POR 5-2 DEN (agg, POR 5-3 DEN)
Trincao's brace helped Portugal to secure their spot in the semifinal, in the semis they will face Germany.
Mar 23, 2025, 10:23 PM
120+1' | Yellow card to Vastergaard
Mar 23, 2025, 10:23 PM
End of the 120 minutes | extra 1 minutes added
Mar 23, 2025, 10:18 PM
115' | GOALLL! POR 5-2 DEN (agg. POR 5-3 DEN)
Diego Jota puts a brilliant ball into the final third to Goncalo Ramos, surely Portugal books their spot into the semi-final with this goal.
Mar 23, 2025, 10:14 PM
113' | Brilliant save by Schmeichel
Mar 23, 2025, 10:14 PM
112' | Free Kick to Denmark
Inacio commits a foul on Biereth, and the referee awards a freekick to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 10:12 PM
111' | Throw in to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 10:10 PM
108' | Free Kick to Denmark
Nelsen Semedo commits a foul on Harder, as the referee awards a free kick to Denmark.
Mar 23, 2025, 10:07 PM
106' | Second half of the Extra time begins!
Mar 23, 2025, 10:06 PM
End of the first half of the Extra Time!
PORTUGAL 4-2 DENMARK (agg. DEN 3-4 POR)
Mar 23, 2025, 10:05 PM
105+3' | Yellow card to Denmark
Andersen commits an awful foul on Goncalo Ramos, as the referee shows the yellow to Andersen.
Mar 23, 2025, 10:03 PM
105+2' | Brilliant Defending by Ruben Dias
Mar 23, 2025, 10:02 PM
105+1' | Goal Disallowed!
Diego Jota's goal disallowed, as Jota was in an offside position
Mar 23, 2025, 9:59 PM
99' | Change for Denmark
IN: Conard Harder
OUT: Patrick Dorgu
Mar 23, 2025, 9:58 PM
97' | Substitution for Portugal
IN: Ruben Neves
OUT: Vitinha
Mar 23, 2025, 9:51 PM
96' | Corner to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 9:48 PM
91' | Madnesss in Lisbon!
Francisco Trincao helps to take the lead, what a night is going for the Youngster.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:46 PM
91'| First portion of Extra time begins!
Mar 23, 2025, 9:43 PM
End of the 90 minutes | The match will move forward on extra time in Lisbon
Portugal 3-2 Denmark (agg. Denmark 3-3 Portugal)
Mar 23, 2025, 9:41 PM
90+4' | Chance for Portugal!
Diego Jota tries his luck with a power shot from outside of the box, but he fails to find the back of the net.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:39 PM
90+3' | Corner for Denamrk
Mar 23, 2025, 9:38 PM
90+2' | Change for Portugal
IN: Goncalo Ramos
OUT: Cristiano Ronaldo
Mar 23, 2025, 9:37 PM
90+1' | Brilliant defending By Inacios
Mar 23, 2025, 9:37 PM
End of 90 minutes | 4 minutes added
Mar 23, 2025, 9:33 PM
86' | Madness in Lisbon!
The game is still on, as Francisco Trincao equalizes the scoreline and aggregate too, a brilliant goal by the youngster.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:31 PM
86' | Double Subs for Denmark
IN: Christian Norgaard, Christian Eriksen
OUT: Victor Froholdt, Morten Frendrup
Mar 23, 2025, 9:30 PM
81' | Changes for Portugal
IN: Nelsen Semedo, Francisco Trincao
out: Diego Dalot, Francisco Conceição
Mar 23, 2025, 9:25 PM
76' | GOALLL! POR 2-2 DEN (AGG. DEN 3-2 POR)
Christian Eriksen is the savior of Denmark, as Patrick Dorgu finds Eriksen in the final third and Eriksen scores the goal.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:23 PM
73' | Double subs to Denmark
IN: Mika Biereth, Victor Kristiensen
OUT: Rasmus Hojlund, Gustav Iskasen
Mar 23, 2025, 9:20 PM
72' | GOALLLL! POR 2-1 DEN (AGG. DEN 2-2 POR)
Bruno Fernandes tried his luck with a power shot from outside of the box, but the shot struck by the post, but the rebound finds Ronaldo and he scores the equalizer.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:17 PM
70' | Free Kick to Denmark
Francisco Conceição commits a foul Norgaard, and the referee awards a free kick to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 9:16 PM
69' | Brilliant defending by Denish defenders
Danish defenders surely block the way to make a comeback.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:15 PM
67' | Free Kick to Denmark
Dalot commits a foul on his Manchester United team mate Rasmus Hojlund, and the referee awards a free-kick to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 9:13 PM
66' | Yellow card to Denmark
Norgaard commits an awful foul on Francisco Conceição, as the referee shows the yellow to Norgaard
Mar 23, 2025, 9:11 PM
64' | Substitution for Denmark
IN: Andreas Skov Olsen
OUT: Jasper Lindstrom
Mar 23, 2025, 9:09 PM
62' | Substitution for Portugal
IN: Diego Jota
OUT: Rafael Leao
Mar 23, 2025, 9:08 PM
61' | Offside!
Bernando Silva is in an offside position.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:03 PM
56' | GOALLL! POR 1-1 DEN (AGG. DEN 2-1 POR)
Eriksen puts a brilliant cross into the box from the corner flag, and Kristiensen scores the goal with a header.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:01 PM
55' | Corner to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 9:01 PM
53' | Chance for Portugal
Francisco Conceição tries his luck with a curler from outside of the box, but the curler takes a deflection and misses the net by an inch
Mar 23, 2025, 8:58 PM
50' | Yellow to Portugal
Ruben Dias commits a foul on Lindstrom, as the referee shows the yellow to Dias
Mar 23, 2025, 8:57 PM
50' | Yellow to Denmark
Eriksen commits a foul on Bruno, as the referee shows the yellow to Eriksen
Mar 23, 2025, 8:56 PM
49' | Chance for Denmark
Hijlumund tries his luck from outside the box, but the shot misses an inch of the net.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:55 PM
48' | Brilliant defending by Diego Dalot
Mar 23, 2025, 8:52 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 23, 2025, 8:43 PM
Half time moments!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:39 PM
End of the first half | POR 1-0 DEN (AGG. DEN 1-1 POR)
Bagud ved pausen efter portugisisk pres, hvor Schmeichel ellers har reddet straffe.
Ronaldo's goal was disallowed by the referee, cause he is in an offside position.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:32 PM
45' | Corner to Portugal!
Brilliant in the swinging corner by Bruno in the final third, but Schmeichel somehow declines the chance.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:30 PM
43' | Offside!
Ronaldo is in an offside position.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:27 PM
38' | GOALLLL! POR 1-0 DEN (AGG. DEN 1-1 POR)
The game is still on, in Lisbon, as Denmark's marquee defender, Joachim Andersen scored in his net, terrible defending by the Denish man
Mar 23, 2025, 8:24 PM
37' | Corner to Portugal
Mar 23, 2025, 8:24 PM
36' | Chance for Portugal
Vitinha tries his luck from outside of the box, but he fails to find the back of the net, as his short misses the net by inches.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:22 PM
34' | Portugal is applying a press system on Denmark!
Roberto Martinez's managed side is applying a high-intensity press on Denmark, Is it a way to comeback?
Mar 23, 2025, 8:19 PM
30' | Brilliant defending by Vestergaard
Vestergaard surely denies the chance to level the scoreline with his sliding tackle on Cristiano.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:16 PM
29' | Portugal is looking to hold on to the ball!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:14 PM
26' | Free Kick to Denmark
Vitinha commits a foul on Hijlumund, and the referee awards the free kick to Denmark.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:13 PM
25' | Free Kick to Denmark
Francisco Conceição commits a foul on Dorgu, as the referee awards the free-kick to Denmark.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:10 PM
22' | Free Kick to Denmark
Inacio commits a foul on Hojlund, as the referee awards a free-kick to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 8:09 PM
21' | Denmark is pushing in to take an early lead!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:08 PM
20' | Brilliant defending by Kristiansen
Mar 23, 2025, 8:06 PM
18' | Free Kick to Denmark
Bernando Silva commits a foul on Kristiansen, as the referee awards a free kick to Denmark.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:05 PM
17' | Brilliant save by Schmeichel
Nuno Mendez puts a cross into the final third for Cristiano, but Schmeichel's full-stretched save denies the chance.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:02 PM
14' | Portugal is looking to hold on to the ball!
With Denmark keeping their defense tight, Portugal is seeking the right time to score the leveler and equalize the aggregate.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:00 PM
Moments till now
Portugal missed an early opportunity to score the equalizer, as Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:58 PM
11' | Throw in to Denmark
Mar 23, 2025, 7:56 PM
9'| Corner to Portugal
Mar 23, 2025, 7:54 PM
6' | Penalty missed!
Ronaldo's penalty was a terrible one, and Schmeichel comfortably saved the kick.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:52 PM
3' | Penalty to Portugal!
What a start for Portugal! Nuno Mendes crossed to Ronaldo, but Dorgu pushed Ronaldo from his back, and the referee awarded Portugal a penalty. The decision was checked by VAR, and the decision stays.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:48 PM
1'| Kick Off
The match is underway in Lisbon.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:11 PM
Strating XI: Denmark
Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Joachim Andersen, Jannik Vastergaard, Patrick Dorgu, Gustav Iskasen, Rasmus Hojlund, Rasmus Kristiensen, Christian Norgaard, Jasper Lindstrom, Morten Hijlumand.
🇩🇰 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑶𝑷𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑳𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑵 🇩🇰
De 11 spillere som landstræner Brian Riemer har valgt til Herrelandsholdets afgørende Nations League-kvartfinale mod Portugal 🫡
Diego Costa (GK), Diego Dalot, Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Bernando Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Francisco Conceição, Rafel Leao, Cristiano Ronaldo
Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg LIVE Updates: Spain goes to semis in penalty shootout
Catch the live updates, news, scores and free commentary of the Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg match tonight at the Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain.
Hello and welcome to another big night of international football. Tonight, we will be covering three out of four UEFA Nations League 2025 quarterfinals.
This is Koushik Biswas, with the buildup, news, LIVE updates, scores and free commentary of the Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final 2nd Leg match.
Tonight, these two footballing powerhouses will meet again to ensure the semi-final place in the tournament. So, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Spain vs Netherlands match from the web desk.
Enjoy the coverage and don't forget to refresh the page timely to get the latest updates.
LIVE Updates
Mar 23, 2025, 7:59 PM
LIVE Score
Mar 23, 2025, 10:47 PM
Final verdict!
It is really sad that one of these two teams will not be going to the semifinals after such an extraordinary performance.
If you are a neutral fan, it was an epic night for you. But if you're a fan or from Netherlands and Spain, it was a night of heartbreaks and wins.
Spain kept on getting the leads, but Netherlands continued to fight back and equalize. In the end, it was the penalties that differentiated the two teams.
Unai Simon was the hero for Spain as he made an important save in the sudden death.
It has been a really long night, and I hope you have enjoyed every bit of this coverage. This is Koushik Biswas, signing off. Good night, and take care.
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) March 23, 2025
Mar 23, 2025, 9:48 PM
96' | Netherlands looking good
The Netherlands are working hard to keep as many Spanish players pinned back as they can. Koeman has deployed two wingers, one central striker, and two players supporting Depay, aiming to create a five-versus-four advantage whenever feasible. It’s a bold, high-stakes strategy with big potential payoffs.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:45 PM
94' | Mingueza is replaced
Mingueza is injured and has been replaced by Pedro Porro.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:42 PM
First half of extra time starts
The first half of extra time starts.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:37 PM
We move to extra time!
90 minutes could not separate the teams.
It is 2-2 in the second leg and 4-4 on aggregate.
We are heading to extra time.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:36 PM
90+3' | Two blocks from Dutch defenders
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams's back-to-back shots were blocked by Dutch defenders.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:35 PM
90+1' | Save from Verbruggen
Nico Williams did not get the connection he was looking for and Verbruggen makes an easy save.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:34 PM
3 minutes added
3 minutes added to the full time.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:33 PM
90' | Save from Simon
That was an important save from Simon.
Depay from close range nearly gave Netherlands the winner.
Mar 23, 2025, 9:31 PM
What is happening in other game?
72' | Ronaldo equalises for Portugal 76' | Eriksen gives Denmark the lead
Chance for Kluivert, probably their best of the night. But, his shot was saved by Unai Simon.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:50 PM
46' | Interception from De Jong
Chance for Dani Olmo to score, but his club teammate De Jong came sliding to make the interception.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:49 PM
46' | Second half starts
No changes from either team.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:33 PM
Half-time | Spain 1-0 Netherlands
Spain head to the tunnel with a 1-0 lead over the Netherlands via a penalty scored by Oyarzabal
Mar 23, 2025, 8:32 PM
45' | 1 minute added
1 minute added as injury time.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:31 PM
44' | Fans chant Cucurella's name!
Cucurella wins the battle with Frimpong, who received a cross from Depay.
The defensive win led Spanish fans to chant the name of Cucurella. You already know his song!
Mar 23, 2025, 8:28 PM
40' | Mingueza has been proactive for Spain so far
In the last two occasions, the defender was able to go front and provide through balls for Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal. Spain are looking for their second for the end of the first half.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:25 PM
38' | Warning for Depay
Depay gets a verbal warning from the referee for a foul on Le Normand. But, no cards so far.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:22 PM
35' | Save from Simon
Unai Simon makes his first save of the night as Geertruida makes an effort from outside the box. It went straight to the Spainsh goalkeeper.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:21 PM
34' | Netherlands growing in confidence
In the last few minutes, the Netherlands made three entries to the final third.
This time, they won their first corner as Gakpo's shot was deflected away by Cucurella.
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) March 23, 2025
Mar 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
30' | ICYMI: Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot
Mar 23, 2025, 8:14 PM
26' | Nico and Yamal on the flank doing wonders
Just like Euro 2024, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal have been phenomenal on the flanks for Spain.
In the middle Fabian Ruiz, Dani Olmo and Oyarzabal have been constant threat as well.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:11 PM
24' | Save from Verbruggen
Another solid save from Verbruggen.
Oyarzabal found Nico on the right, and Verbruggen saved Nico's shot.
However, Oyarzabal was offside leading to the attack.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:10 PM
23' | Kluivert misses the target
Kluivert goes for the goal from outside the box. He was hoping that the ball would come down but it kept on going up.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:06 PM
20' | Verbruggen makes another save
Spain have been controlling the game so far.
Lamine Yamal, on the right, waited for a long time before ppooing up the ball for Fabian Ruiz on the left.
Ruiz went for a volley, but Verbruggen was there to make the save.
Mar 23, 2025, 8:02 PM
15' | Reijnders with a volley
Reijnders has the first chance of the night for Netherlands.
He went for a volley inside the box from a pass by Maatsen
Mar 23, 2025, 8:00 PM
13' | Top save from Verbruggen
Nico Williams has an open chance to score from the right. He found a great pass from Huijsen, who kept on running with the ball from the defensive area and then passed it to Nico.
Verbruggen came to rescue the Netherlands.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:58 PM
11' | Goal but offside
For a moment, it looked like Oyarzabal had his brace.
But he was offside there. Just by a bit.
Lamine Yamal with the side of the boot pass for Oyarzabal to go one-on-one with Verbruggen.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:55 PM
8' | Goal for Spain | ESP 1-0 NED (3-2 agg)
Oyarzabal goes low, hard and to the left. He hits the back of the net with ease.
Spain take the lead.
Spain 0-1 Netherlands (3-2 on aggregate)
Mar 23, 2025, 7:54 PM
7' | Penalty for Spain
Van Hecke tackled and brought down Oyarzabal inside the box. It is a penalty for the home side.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:53 PM
3' | Keep an eye on Huijsen
Huijsen, who was born in the Netherlands, made his debut in the first leg and did excedelingly well.
This is his first start for Spain. He has replaced the injured Casado.
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) March 23, 2025
Mar 23, 2025, 7:19 PM
Lineups: Netherlands
Starting XI: B. Verbruggen, L. Geertruida, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk (capt), I. Maatsen, T. Reijnders, F. de Jong, J. Kluivert, J. Frimpong, M. Depay, C. Gakpo.
Subs: Nick Olij, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas, Xavi Simons, Teun Koopmeiners, Kenneth Taylor, Mats Wieffer, Brian Brobbey, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen.
Mar 23, 2025, 7:17 PM
Lineups: Spain
Starting XI: U. Simón (capt), Ó. Mingueza, R. Le Normand, D. Huijsen, M. Cucurella, D. Olmo, M. Zubimendi, F. Ruiz, L. Yamal, M. Oyarzabal, N. Williams.
Subs: David Raya, Álex Remiro, Pedro Porro, Raúl Asencio, Alejandro Grimaldo, Mikel Merino, Aleix García, Alejandro Baena, Pedri, Álvaro Morata, Samuel Aghehowa, Ferran Torres.
Mar 23, 2025, 3:47 PM
First leg story | Netherlands 2-2 Spain
Not many people saw this coming—hardly anyone pegged the Dutch to come out on top before the match kicked off. However, Koeman’s men came so close to earning every bit of a well-deserved victory.
They started off a little wobbly, sure, but soon found their rhythm, moving the ball with confidence. Gakpo and Frimpong were electric out wide, constantly throwing the Spanish defense off balance, while the backline held strong—almost to the very end—until Merino slipped one through.
Mar 23, 2025, 3:47 PM
Team News | Netherlands
Jorrel Hato received a red card during the first-leg game, and will be suspended for the game night. Ian Maatsen has been called up for the Dutches. However, Jurrien Timber will also be sidelined due to illness.
Mar 23, 2025, 3:46 PM
Team News | Spain
Center-back Pau Cubarsi was forced off in the last stages of the first leg encounter, as he has withdrawn from the squad and will be unavailable for tonight. Rest of the squad will be available for selection.
Mar 23, 2025, 3:35 PM
The venue | Mestalla Stadium
Mar 23, 2025, 3:34 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Spain vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and the Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.
Mar 23, 2025, 3:30 PM
Match Details
Match: Spain vs Netherlands
Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg