Not Yamal: Cristiano Ronaldo exchanges shirts with Spain player at halftime of 2025 UEFA Nations League final

Published On: June 8, 2025

Following a dramatic and action-packed first half of the 2025 UEFA Nations League Final, Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo starred a surprising jersey swap—with one of Spain’s top young talents, not named Lamine Yamal.

Spain and Portugal didn’t disappoint in the first half of the 2025 UEFA Nations League Final, providing fans all across the globe with nail-biting moments and candid confrontations between the best players in the world. As both sides headed to the locker room to cool off after a fast-paced opening 45 minutes, Cristiano Ronaldo was seen swapping jersey with one of Lamine Yamal’s star teammates.

The Iberian Derby has been as good as promoted in the UEFA Nations League Final. Fans at Allianz Arena have been treated to a spectacle on the pitch, and fans all over the globe have been at the edge of their seats, as well, as Spain and Portugal battle it out for the European trophy.

Ronaldo didn’t shy away from conflict, taunting Mikel Oyarzabal by celebrating the temporary equalizer in his face. But the Spanish forward had the last word before halftime, quickly avenging the mockery with a goal of his own to restore Spain’s lead at 2-1.

However, once the whistle blew for halftime, Ronaldo calmed down and even showed a moment of great sportsmanship in the tunnel, where he was seen exchanging shirts with Nico Williams—the 22-year-old phenom and dynamic partner of Lamine Yamal.