UEFA Nations League final between Spain and Portugal approaches, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo had some kind words for young Spanish star Lamine Yamal. However, he left a clear warning regarding his future.

Ronaldo, 40, is 23 years older than Yamal, 17, but Yamal's international résumé already stacks up well against one of the greatest strikers of all time. Here's an in-depth look at the two stars of the UEFA Nations League final:

With Spain in the final, the narrative has quickly shifted—could a Nations League triumph cement Lamine Yamal’s claim to soccer’s most prestigious individual honor?