Cristiano Ronaldo shut down the āclash of generationsā narrative ahead of the UEFA Nations League Final between Portugal and Spain.
When asked about facing 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal, Ronaldo offered a composed, veteran response: āThis is normal for me. I donāt lose sleep over finals. Iāve played in many. Thereās always a new generation coming in while others exit. Thatās football.ā
He emphasized that itās not about Ronaldo vs Yamal ā itās team vs team. The Portuguese legend downplayed media hype, reminding everyone that the spotlight should be on the collective effort, not just the individuals.
Ronaldo also mentioned that Vitinha and Yamal are closer in age, making that comparison more logical, and reiterated that what matters is the unity and preparation of the squad ahead of this massive showdown.
Experience meets youth, but for Ronaldo ā itās just business as usual.