Portugal v Spain – in pictures

In Madrid's Wax Museum staff put the finishing touches to the wax figures of Spanish footballers Fernando Torres and Iker Casillas. Should the Portuguese be worried that Casillas has been cast in celebratory pose? Photograph: Chema Moya/EPA

Inside the Donbass Arena, TV presenter Sara Carbonero – Casillas's girlfriend, in case you were wondering – prepares herself for a pitchside broadcast Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters

This chap is just asking for someone to play Subbuteo on him Photograph: Patrick Hertzog/AFP/Getty Images

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo will spearhead his side tonight. Meanwhile, there's no place in the Spanish starting line-up for either Cesc Fábregas or Fernando Torres. Instead Alvaro Negredo will play as the frontman Photograph: Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images

The Portuguese keep the ball away from the Spaniards for the opening two minutes. That's not a bad tactic Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

But soon the World and European champions are in possession and firing at Portugal's goal Photograph: Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images

Casillas makes an important interception from Ronaldo's testing cross during a counter-attack Photograph: Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images

Ronaldo is later brought down on the edge of the box by Gerard Piqué, right, and Alvaro Arbeloa. But he drills the subsequent free-kick straight into the wall Photograph: Darko Vojinovic/AP

Subtlety is lost on Arbeloa. Instead he prefers to stop Fábio Coentrão with a blatant handball Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters

Andrés Iniesta curls an effort at goal, but it glides over the bar ... so it's goalless at half-time, though Portugal have been the livelier during an open first-half Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty Images

There's a clash of styles in the second half as Xabi Alonso and Nani challenge for the ball Photograph: Darko Vojinovic/AP

Though Nani evidently objects to this boot being flung in his direction Photograph: Tolga Bozoglu/EPA

Vincente del Bosque doesn't wait long before removing the woeful Negredo and bringing on Cesc Fábregas Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

Hugo Almeida has now missed a hat-trick of chances when he ought to have sought a team-mate. None of them were gaping chances, but all were opportunities nonetheless Photograph: Damien Meyer/AFP/Getty Images

Alonso lies prone after being kneed in the back accidentally by his Real Madrid team-mate Pepe Photograph: Anne-christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images

This second half is no match for the first in entertainment terms. A 30-yard free-kick from Ronaldo is as exciting as it's been - and even that was more for the striker's ludicrously theatrical routine than the accuracy of the shot Photograph: Pierre-philippe Marcou/AFP/Getty Images

In the last minute, Ronaldo skies an effort over the bar with his left foot when played through by Raul Miereles ... Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

The Portuguese had four men on three in that attack - it's a desperate finish to a desperate half. Extra-time is on the way
Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images

Extra-time is surprisingly exciting, with Spain the dominant force. First, Jordi Alba's jinking run feeds Iniesta, but his close range effort is wonderfully turned to saftey by the Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio. Then, Ramos fires a wicked free-kick narrowly wide. And lastly, Jesus Navas is denied by Patricio ... Penalties are on the way Photograph: Damien Meyer/AFP/Getty Images

Xabi Alonso misses the opening penalty - in fairness it was a fine save from Patricio - but Portugal also miss their first effort Photograph: Patrick Hertzog/AFP/Getty Images

Parity remains until Bruno Alves cracks the bar. He'll feel aggrieved at the circumstances though - he'd already walked up to take his kick once before, but got dragged back by Nani. Apparently it was Nani's turn. A bizarre mistake Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters

Cesc Fábregas has the task of sending Spain through to the final - he knocks his spot-kick in off the post and run away delighted and relieved Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters

Ronaldo's face is a picture. He didn't even get chance to take a penalty. Spain have won the shoot-out 4-2 Photograph: Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images

The Spanish players celebrate at the end of the match. They're through to yet another major tournament final and could now become the first team to win three on the spin Photograph: Damien Meyer/AFP/Getty Images