Portugal win second Nations League title after shootout success over Spain

Alvaro Morata's miss proved crucial in the shootout. 
Portugal win second Nations League title after shootout success over Spain

Spain's forward Lamine Yamal and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.(Pic: Alexandra BEIER / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDRA BEIER/AFP via Getty Images

Diogo Costa was the shootout hero as Portugal won the Nations League by defeating defending champions Spain 5-3 on penalties after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 in Munich.

Porto goalkeeper Costa denied Alvaro Morata from the spot before Ruben Neves slammed home the next kick to seal glory for Roberto Martinez's men.

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