Nigeria, June 9 -- Following Portugal's victory over Spain in the UEFA Nations League final, Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo offered words of praise and advice for Spain's 17-year-old forward, Lamine Yamal.

Speaking after the match, Ronaldo described Yamal as a player with significant potential.

"What do I say to Lamine Yamal? Nothing, nothing special. He will win many titles, both collective and individual," Ronaldo said.

"He is 17 years old, and I repeat, he is a young man with a huge margin for development. He is a phenomenon."

Ronaldo also urged the media and public to ease the pressure on the young talent.

"But leave him alone, that's what I ask. He needs to be calm," he added.

"He has a very long career ahead of him, and ...