Cristiano Ronaldo inspires fans: final training before final in Munich!

Cristiano Ronaldo inspires fans: final training before final in Munich!

What a week for the FC Bayern Campus and the fans in Munich! Cristiano Ronaldo is not only generating excitement but also high expectations as the Portuguese national team prepares for the Nations League final against Spain. Last Friday evening, the final training session took place in the heart of Bavaria after the selection had already trained on the FC Bayern grounds on Thursday. The training was not open to the public and the area was cordoned off for security reasons. But that didn't stop fans from flocking to the Andaz team hotel, where they waited for their idol while hoping for a magical Ronaldo moment.

The 40-year-old superstar has proven in recent days, both in training and on the pitch, that he was born for big games. In the semi-finals of the Nations League he scored the decisive 2-1 win against Germany and thus secured his 137th international goal. Not to be forgotten, he became the oldest player to score a goal for Germany in an official game, further underlining his legendary status. According to Stadium Rant, this was all the more remarkable because Germany had to replace key players due to injuries.

Finale with high tension

The exciting final took place on Sunday, which took place in the Allianz Arena. Portugal triumphed 5-3 on penalties over Spain after the game ended in a 2-2 draw in normal time and extra time. Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored the equalizer in the 61st minute, made fans' hearts beat faster and celebrated his 138th goal in the national jersey. Only Álvaro Morata of Spain failed to convert his penalty, which was crucial to the outcome. NBC New York reports that Rúben Neves scored the winning goal.

For Ronaldo, this tournament could be the last major title in the national jersey after he won the European Championship in 2016 and the Nations League in 2019. Celebrating his departure from international football would certainly be a crowning finale for a player who has 220 international caps to his name.

Ronaldo at his best

But the success of the Portuguese national team is not solely due to Ronaldo. Nuno Mendes, who was recognized for his outstanding play, and Diogo Costa, who saved a crucial penalty, also played their part in the victory. Robusto in the final, the Portuguese showed that they are capable of showing a fighting spirit, even in the most critical phase. França, meanwhile, secured third place with a 2-0 win over Germany in Stuttgart.

Next week, the Bayern campus will once again be a venue for international talent, not least because UEFA has once again chosen it as an official training location. After the 2024 European Championship, the French team also plans to prepare there. But today it's all about the Champions of the Nations League: Portugal have proven that they can come back without their star players and compete in the big football world. This closes another exciting chapter in football and the fans are already looking forward to the challenges ahead.