Portugal, captained by the ever-resilient Cristiano Ronaldo, faced what many deemed an insurmountable task: toppling Spain, the reigning UEFA Nations League holders and newly crowned European champions.

The game went into extra time and no further goals were scored meaning a penalty shootout. The first eight were scored, then Diogo Costa saved from Álvaro Morata leaving it to Rúben Neves to nervelessly smash in the winning spot kick and send the Portugal fans into dreamland.

YEN.com.gh explains why Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal won't take home the UEFA Nations League trophy despite their penalty shootout success against Spain.