Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for a monumental match where he will face one of the brightest young talents in football for the very first time.
The iconic Portuguese player is scheduled to take the field against Lamine Yamal and his Spanish national team in the UEFA Nations League final.
Portugal and Spain are set to compete for the tournament title on Sunday evening.
The final match is scheduled to be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, with an 8 pm kickoff time.
The 40-year-old Ronaldo and his squad secured their place in the final after overcoming Germany in the semi-final match on Wednesday.
The former Manchester United forward scored the decisive goal, clinching the win for Portugal even after Florian Wirtz had given Germany the initial advantage.
Meanwhile, Yamal played a crucial role in Spain`s dramatic 5-4 victory over France in the other semi-final clash.
The burgeoning star from Barcelona netted two goals, significantly contributing to his team`s high-scoring win at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart.
Spain built a substantial 4-0 lead during the game with goals from Nico Williams, Pedri, Mikel Merino, and Yamal, before Kylian Mbappe converted a penalty for France.
The 17-year-old Yamal then scored his second goal, which appeared to put Spain in an unassailable position.
However, Didier Deschamps` French side launched a comeback, narrowing the gap to just one goal through strikes from Rayan Cherki and Randal Kolo Muani, punctuated by a Dani Vivian own goal.
This highly anticipated match, featuring footballing stars across generations, will be broadcast live on television and will be freely available for fans to watch.
The game will be televised by ITV, a detail confirmed by presenter Mark Pougatch.
Pougatch will be joined by former Lioness Karen Carney and Spanish football expert Guillem Balague for the coverage.
Following his remarkable performance against France, Yamal`s prospects for winning the 2025 Ballon d`Or award have been further enhanced.
For Arsenal fans watching the semi-final, Mikel Merino`s goal for Spain sparked discussion and concern regarding their club`s transfer plans. Supporters speculated that Mikel Arteta might reconsider his strategy for signing a striker after seeing Merino find the net.
