Portugal crowned the European League double crown C Luo fought bloody battles to write a legend

When the final whistle blew through the night sky of the German Allianz Stadium, 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo knelt on his knees, leaving tears to soak the grass. This 120-minute game was not only a destined showdown between Portugal and Spain, but also a condensed football legend's perseverance and persistence across time. The two heroes in the green battlefield were tense at the beginning of the game. With the sharp breakthrough of 17-year-old star Yamal, Spain scored with a push shot from Subimedi in the 21st minute. But Portugal's response came as lightning-rapid, and Nuno Mendez equalized the score with a small angle shot five minutes later. In the first half stoppage time, Oyasawar took Pedri's scalpel and overtook the score. With a 2-1 score, the Bullfighters seem to be about to continue the 15-year suppression myth of Iberian neighbors.

The gears of destiny began to rotate in the 61st minute of the second half. When Mendes broke through the encirclement and sent a precise cross, the figure wearing the red No. 7 robe arrived as promised. Ronaldo's iconic goal-front shot set the score at 2-2. This goal worth a thousand gold medal is not only the 138th goal in his national team career, but also allows the Portuguese to see the dawn of defeating his old rival again after 20 years. In overtime, the camera repeatedly captured the details of Ronaldo kneading his left knee. The old injuries during the warm-up became more and more serious with the fierce confrontation, but the evergreen in the football world always refused to leave. "Even if you want to break your legs, you have to fight for the national team" vows turn into practical actions in every sprint. When replaced before the end of the game, Ronaldo staggered toward the bench, miraculously overlapping with the boy who left the game with tears in the 2004 European Cup final.

The penalty shootout became the touchstone of the new generation of Portuguese. Faced with the psychological deterrence of the defending champion, 21-year-old goalkeeper Diogo Costa smashed Morata's penalty with a key save, and Ruben Neves scored the winning goal steadily. This team, which alternates between old and new, uses the perfect performance of all five free throws, continuing the golden age of Portuguese football.

The championship monument is soaked in tears

When the silver trophy was lifted high, Ronaldo's tears reflected the vicissitudes of the national team for twenty years. From a young boy who entered the competition in early 2004 to a Dinghai Shenjian who led the entire team in 2025, he has personally experienced the transformation of Portuguese football from a challenger to a king. This team that has won three finals in nine years is breaking the curse with heritage: Mendes' second goal, B Fee's midfield dispatch, and the rise of new stars are all telling the unfinished story of the Golden Generation.

History will eventually remember this night. It is not only the highlight of Portugal's first double championship in the European League, but also a fable about persistence. When the 40-year-old Ronaldo was surrounded by his teammates after the game, the meaning of football surpassing victory and loss blooms at this moment: the true legend is always breaking through the shackles of time.