In case you didn’t know…
Wijnaldum played the whole 120 minutes of the Netherlands’ 3-1 extra-time triumph over England in the Nations League semi-finals. The midfielder was at his very best with his physicality and work ethic against a resilient English side.
On the club front, Wijnaldum enjoyed the best season of his career as he played an instrumental role in Liverpool’s sixth European glory. The Dutchman chipped in with two crucial goals against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final second leg, which helped Liverpool to make a historic comeback against the Spanish champions.
On the other hand, Portugal booked their place in the Nations League final after thumping Switzerland 3-1 in the other semi-final, courtesy of Ronaldo’s brilliance. The 34-year-old was at his scintillating best as he bagged another hat-trick for his national side.
The heart of the matter
Speaking in the pre-match press conference, ahead of the final, Wijnaldum stated that the Dutch are embracing the challenge of stopping one of the best players in the world.
What’s next?
The Netherlands will have their task cut out when they face Portugal in the Nations League final at the Estadio do Dragao tonight.
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