UEFA Technical Observer Steve Cooper explains how some key personnel changes, and the brilliance of Nuno Mendes, won the UEFA Nations League for Portugal.

Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres finished as the Nations League top scorer with nine goals, one ahead of Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

But Ronaldo was in the right place at the right time to fire home the equalizer from Mendes’ deflected cross in the 61st, setting off joyous scenes among his faithful fans. It w