Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved why he remains one of football’s all-time greats, delivering a decisive performance that fired Portugal into the UEFA Nations League (UNL) final.

The veteran forward struck his 137th international goal in a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Germany, ending Portugal’s five-match losing streak in head-to-head encounters with Die Mannschaft.

The high-stakes clash, hosted in Munich, began with a delay of ten minutes due to a sudden storm. Despite the setback, both teams entered the pitch with intensity and determination.

Germany dominated early proceedings, showing attacking intent through midfield dynamo Leon Goretzka. However, his effort from close range was comfortably handled by Portugal’s goalkeeper, Diogo Costa.

Germany continued to apply pressure, with Joshua Kimmich creating chances and Goretzka being a constant threat in the final third.

A well-crafted cut-back from Kimmich led to another close attempt, but Portugal's Costa remained unfazed, executing a series of top-class saves, including denying Nick Woltemade and Goretzka in rapid succession.

The German side looked poised to capitalize, but Costa’s brilliance between the posts kept the scoreline intact.

At the other end, Cristiano Ronaldo showed his trademark sharpness. A powerful strike midway through the first half was well dealt with by German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, but Ronaldo was far from done.

As Portugal regrouped and increased their attacking rhythm in the second half, Ronaldo found the net with clinical precision, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to level the score.

The momentum shifted drastically after Ronaldo’s equalizer, with Portugal displaying renewed confidence and fluidity.

Their pressing game disrupted Germany’s build-up, and the pressure finally paid off when a swift counterattack culminated in Portugal’s winning goal. Ronaldo’s leadership and presence on the pitch were evident, not only in his goal but also in the way he inspired those around him.

This victory marked a significant turnaround for Roberto Martínez’s men, especially after three consecutive away games without a win.

The resilience and character shown by the team were commendable, setting the stage for an electrifying final showdown.

With Ronaldo leading the charge and Portugal finding form at the right moment, the Selecão now looks forward to potentially lifting another UEFA trophy.

Football fans around the world will be watching closely as the legendary No. 7 continues to etch his name further into the history books.