Alexia Putellas Eyes Historic Victory as Spain Prepare for Euro Semifinal Clash with Germany
Spain star Alexia Putellas has expressed confidence and excitement ahead of the highly anticipated UEFA Women’s Euro semifinal clash against Germany, set for Wednesday, July 23, at the Letzigrund Stadium.
Spain, currently enjoying their strongest campaign yet in the Women’s Euro, secured their place in the semifinals with a dominant 2-0 win over Switzerland. Led by Putellas and supported by standout attackers Claudia Pina and Esther González, La Roja have established themselves as a tournament favorite with commanding victories over Portugal and Belgium and a solid performance against Italy in the group stage.
“We’re feeling excited and emotional. Germany is one of the best teams in the world, and we’ve never beaten them before,” Putellas told Mundo Deportivo. “But there’s always a first time. The goal is clear: reach the final. And that means beating Germany.”
Putellas, who has netted three goals so far in the tournament, is in contention for another Ballon d’Or and believes her game has evolved with experience. “Maybe my peak was when I won my first Champions League and two Ballon d’Ors. But now I make better decisions, I’m more incisive in front of goal, and I focus on flowing with the game,” she said.
The 30-year-old Barcelona forward has been a pivotal figure in Spain’s campaign, not only for her technical ability but also her leadership on and off the pitch. Spain’s attacking flair has been matched by a robust defensive posture, making them one of the most balanced sides in the tournament.
The semifinal match kicks off at 4:00 PM Brasília time (9:00 PM CEST) and will be broadcast live via CazéTV on YouTube, Disney+, and Samsung TV Plus. Spanish fans are hopeful that this historic match could mark a turning point in their national team’s rivalry with Germany.
With momentum on their side and a determined squad led by one of the world’s top players, Spain will aim to make history and secure their spot in the Women’s Euro final.
