Soccer's past is about to meet soccer's future.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain in the UEFA Nations League Final for the next trophy in international soccer.

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Portugal won the first edition of the tournament in 2018-19, France won it in 2020-21 and Spain claimed it in 2022-23.

Ronaldo tapped home the winner in the semifinals versus Germany to seal a 2-1 win. Yamal scored twice to beat France 5-4 in a game that was 5-1 at one point.

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The two rival nations have ball-dominant midfield players with some weaknesses in defense. Both also have game-changing forwards, though Spain doesn't play with

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