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Cristiano Ronaldo shrugs off pre-match scuffle with pitch invader to secure win against Germany

Cristiano Ronaldo sent Portugal through to the Nations League final (Martin Meissner/AP)
Cristiano Ronaldo sent Portugal through to the Nations League final (Martin Meissner/AP) (AP)
  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal in Portugal's 2-1 semi-final victory over Germany in Munich, securing their place in the Nations League final.
  • Florian Wirtz initially put Germany ahead in the second half, but Portugal responded with goals from Francisco Conceicao and Ronaldo.
  • Conceicao's goal was a curling effort from 25 yards, while Ronaldo's was a tap-in after a pass from Nuno Mendes.
  • The match was briefly delayed due to an electrical storm, and Ronaldo had a pre-match encounter with a fan seeking a selfie.
  • Portugal will now face either Spain or France in the Nations League final on Sunday.
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