Ronaldo vs. Yamal was the story heading into Sunday's UEFA Nations League final, but Portugal's collective quality won the day -- and the headlines -- over Spain's impressive young talent.

Hours before the kickoff of the 2025 UEFA Nations League final against Portugal, Spain star Lamine Yamal made a final 3-word message. Lamine Yamal is on the brink of making history with the Spanish national team in the 2025 UEFA Nations League Final,

Following Spain’s heavy defeat in the 2025 UEFA Nations League, Lamine Yamal faced strong criticism from fans. However, Cristiano Ronaldo publicly defended the young talent, sending him a message of support.