Germany vs Portugal Nations League semi-final HIGHLIGHTS: Ronaldo sends Portugal to the final

Portugal have beaten Germany for the first time in 25 years as they booked their spot in the UEFA Nations League final with a 2-1 win against Germany on the night.

2:34 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Portugal are into the final!

Ronaldo's Portugal have booked their spot in the UEFA Nations League final by beating Germany 2-1. A first victory for Portuga against Germany in 25 years.

2:29 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Ronaldo goes off with a standing ovation!

Ronaldo is subbed off for Palhinha as Martinez looks to defend the precious lead now. The German fans booing him off while the Portuguese fans give him a standing ovation. 5 minutes added to the game.

2:28 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Andre Ter Stegen with a miraculous save!

Ter Stegen with a close range save following another save to deny Portugal another goal was brilliant to see. Germany still in the game becaus of it.

2:27 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Less than 5 minutes to go!

Germany are running out of time to save the tie as the clock ticks on with less than 2 minutes of regular time left now.

2:12 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Can the hosts comeback?

The hosts have all to do now as Portugal react very well after getting behind with Martinez's substitutions working well in his favour on the night.

2:07 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Ronaldo puts Portugal ahead!!

The inevitable takes place as Cristiano Ronaldo nets the winner on the night to put Portugal ahead in the 67th minute. Nuno Mendes with the assist as Ronaldo taps in from close range.

2:04 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: All Portugal at the moment!

It's all Portugal at the moment with the visitors stepping up the tempo of attacks after making it 1-1

2:02 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Concesao with a stunner!

Portugal gets the equaliser as Concessao comes on and scores a banger for Portugal in the 63rd minute. His father scored the goal last time agianst the Germans to hand his side the win and now he follows his father's footsteps tonight. Brilliant left foot curler into the left corner from outside the box.

1:58 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Vitinha, Semedo and Concesao on!

Portugal makes three changes after conceding the goal as Vitinha, Concesao and Semedo have come on

1:49 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: VAR check underway!

The referee was checking for offside and looks at the screen and gives the goal to Germany in an instant.

1:48 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Germany take the lead!

Florian Wirtz gets the opening goal for the hosts as a brilliant cross from Kimmic was headed into the bottom right corner to make it 1-0

1:46 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Ronaldo comes close!

A great cross from Nuno Mendes from the let flank as Ronaldo every inch of his muscles to get their but ended up touching it wide of the goal.

1:44 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: 2nd half begins!

Portugal kick off the 2nd half with no changes so far in the tie.

1:42 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Will 90 minutes be enough?

With the end to end football at show in Munich, it is expected that the tie won't be ending anytime soon and might need extra time and even penalties in the end.

1:27 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: All square at half-time!

All square after the 45 minutes as Portugal and Germany players walk back to the dressing room with no goals in the tie so far. 

1:15 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Nothing to separate the sides!

Both side are getting good chances to score with Portugal taking the counter attacking way to goal for now. Neto did see himself in a 2v2 situation alongside Ronaldo but failed to square it to his skipper.

1:04 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Germany asking questions!

Germany have put Portugal in their half for a while now and are trying to create from both flanks. Portugal tryin to slow the game down and trying to take the sting out of the game for now.

12:56 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Ronaldo on the prowl!

Ronaldo is looking eager to have a shot or two on goal in the first 15 minutes. He has already had two shot on goal. End to end game at the moment.

12:47 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Tight start to the tie!

Both sides on the attack from the get go as Ronaldo tries to score bbut his shot from the left is saved by Ter Stegen.

12:40 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Action begins!

The match kicks off with Germany kicking off the proceedings on the night. 

12:23 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Stars in display!

The likes of Wirtz, Sane, Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo would be featured in tonight's clash.

12:04 AM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: Action to begin soon!

We are less than 30 minutes away from the action to begin in Munich at the iconic Allianz Arena which recently hosted the UEFA Champions League final as well.

11:57 PM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League SF LIVE UPDATES: A chance to get a WC berth!

In Europe, teams that secure a top-two finish in their World Cup qualifying groups earn direct entry to the FIFA World Cup.

Meanwhile, the four best-performing teams from the UEFA Nations League that fail to finish in the top two of their qualifying groups will get another chance to qualify for the tournament through a playoff route.

This system provides teams with a valuable fallback option, offering renewed hope if their main World Cup qualification efforts don't go as planned.

11:51 PM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League semis LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ronaldo starts!

Germany starting 11: Ter Stegen, Anton, Tah, Koch, Kimmich, Goretzka, Pavlovic, Sane, Wirtz, Woltemade

 

Portugal starting 11: D.Costa, Mendes, Inacio, Dias, Neves, Fernandes, R. neves, Silva, Neto, Ronaldo, Trincao

11:46 PM

Germany vs Portugal Nations League semis LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Action to begin at 12:30 AM

Hello and welcome to the live soverage of the UEFA Nations League semis between Germany and Portugal at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Two European heavyweights going against each other to book a place in the final of the relatively new tournament. Action to begin at 12:30 AM IST.