Portugal clinched the UEFA Nations League championship on Sunday following a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory against Spain.

Spain took the lead twice in the final in Munich, with goals from Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal. However, Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo equalized for Portugal, forcing the match to penalties, where Alvaro Morata's miss sealed the win.

Before netting his 938th career goal, Ronaldo struggled against Spain's resilient defense for 60 minutes. But shortly after the hour mark, a loose ball in the Spanish box was deflected, allowing Ronaldo to use his vast experience to nudge Marc Cucurella aside and slot the ball into the net.

The goal found the back of the net in Germany, yet its impact resonated globally. At 40 years old, it reaffirmed Ronaldo's enduring prowess and skill.

Ronaldo has now scored in the finals of ten different competitions and has been in outstanding form in this year's Nations League, tallying eight goals in nine matches.

Ronaldo's heroics captivate the world

As expected, reactions to that crucial goal have poured in on social media. Renowned soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano praised CR7 as an "absolute machine."

Fox Soccer highlighted the exciting contrast between the youthful Lamine Yamal and the veteran Ronaldo, with viral clips showing Lamine in the spotlight as Cristiano celebrated.

BeIN SPORTS USA noted another record for Cristiano Ronaldo, as he became the second-highest scorer in Nations League history.

Even before the final, some Spanish players expressed admiration for Ronaldo. Spain's goalscorer Mikel Oyarzabal stated: "Cristiano is a role model for all of us in this sport, both for his performance at 40 and his exemplary behavior."