The Allianz Arena in Munich is set to host a thrilling UEFA Nations League final between Iberian rivals Spain and Portugal. Both teams progressed through highly competitive semi-finals, setting the stage for a classic encounter with silverware and bragging rights on the line.

Spain, the reigning champions, secured their place in the final after a sensational 5-4 victory over France. "La Roja" displayed an attacking brand of football. Lamine Yamal stood out, scoring twice.

Portugal, the inaugural Nations League winners in 2019, overcame hosts Germany with a 2-1 victory. Cristiano Ronaldo, proving age is just a number, scored the decisive goal, marking his 137th for Portugal. Portugal relied on tactical discipline and a blend of youth and experience to reach their second Nations League final.

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Spain:

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has a mostly fit squad. There are a couple of changes. Dani Vivian may make way for Pau Cubarsi in central defense, while Fabian Ruiz and Alvaro Morata are pushing for starts. Rodri is still recovering from a knee injury, and Ferran Torres is recovering from appendicitis.

Predicted Spain XI: Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams. Another possible lineup is: Unai Simon; Oscar Mingueza, Robin Le Normand, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Martin Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams.

Portugal:

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez may make slight adjustments to the side that defeated Germany. Vitinha is expected to return to the starting lineup. Francisco Conceição is also in contention.

Predicted Portugal XI: Diogo Costa; Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Francisco Trincão, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto. Another possible lineup is: Diogo Costa; João Neves, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva; Francisco Conceição, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto.

Key Match Facts and Head-to-Head

This final marks another chapter in the historic rivalry between Spain and Portugal. In their head-to-head record, Spain has 18 wins compared to Portugal's 6, with 16 draws. Their last encounter in the Nations League in 2022 saw Spain win 1-0.

Both Spain and Portugal have previously won the Nations League title. Spain won in 2023, and Portugal won the inaugural tournament in 2019.