The final in Munich has been framed as a showdown between veteran Ronaldo, 40, one of the game's biggest names, and 17-year-old Yamal, the most exciting young talent in world football.  Ronaldo scored the winner to send Portugal past Germany into the final and Yamal was named man-of-the-match after bagging a brace in Spain's wild 5-4 semi-final win over France.

Portugal beat Germany 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League semifinal at Allianz Arena in Munich on Wednesday, June 4. The hosts took the lead through Florian Wirtz in the 48th minute, but Francisco Conceicao and Cristiano Ronaldo scored in quick succession to seal the victory for Portugal.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing an opportunity to score during the Nations League semifinal soccer match between Portugal and Germany at the Munich Football Arena, in Munich, Germany,