VIDEO: Portugal hero Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after Roberto Martinez's side clinch second Nations League title with penalty shootout victory over Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after seeing Portugal prevail in an epic UEFA Nations League final penalty shootout with Spain.

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• All-time great netted international goal No.138
• Forced off through injury in the 88th minute
• Lifted Nations League trophy for the second time

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo helped to take the game to spot-kicks. His 138th international goal levelled the tie in normal time at 2-2. He was unable to see the contest out after picking up an untimely injury.

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  That knock meant CR7 was forced to watch extra-time from the bench, while being restricted to the touchline for a battle of nerves from 12 yards. Ronaldo was unable to watch as five of his fellow countrymen stepped up to the spot.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Alvaro Morata’s miss for Spain proved to be decisive, as Ruben Neves crashed Portugal’s fifth penalty into the back of the net – sparking scenes of wild celebration at the Allianz Arena in Munich.