Women’s Euro Semi-Final: Spain vs Germany – Clash of European Powerhouses
Spain and Germany will face off this Wednesday, July 23, at 21:00 CET, in the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, in what promises to be a defining moment in the tournament. The reigning world champions Spain take on eight-time European champions Germany, in a battle between two giants of international women’s football.
Spain Eyeing Another Final After Dominant Campaign
Spain enters the semi-final as one of the tournament’s standout teams. Led by Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, La Roja have displayed dominance throughout the competition. They topped Group B with a perfect record—three wins in three matches and cruised past host nation Switzerland with a 2-0 win in the quarter-finals.
This performance underscores Spain’s status as favorites not only for this match but also for the title, as they continue to build on the momentum from their 2023 World Cup victory.
Germany Grits Through to Reach Final Four
Germany, while historically dominant in the Euros with eight continental titles, faced a tougher path. Placed in a challenging group with Sweden, Denmark, and Poland, the Germans managed wins over Poland and Denmark but suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sweden.
In the quarter-finals, however, Germany bounced back with a gritty performance against a strong French side. After a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes, Germany triumphed 6-5 in a tense penalty shootout, showcasing resilience and mental toughness under pressure.
Recent History Favors Germany
The upcoming match also marks a rematch of their most recent meeting the bronze medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Germany edged Spain 1-0. Overall, the head-to-head record favors the Germans, who have won four and drawn two of their previous six encounters with Spain.
Projected Starting Lineups
Germany (coach: Horst Hrubesch)
Probable XI: Ann-Katrin Berger; Giulia Gwinn, Janina Minge, Rebecca Knaak, Sarai Linder; Elisa Senss, Sjoeke Nüsken, Jule Brand, Linda Dallmann, Klara Bühl, Lea Schüller.
Spain (coach: Montse Tomé)
Probable XI: Adriana Nanclares; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Laia Aleixandri, Olga Carmona; Aitana Bonmatí, Patricia Guijarro, Alexia Putellas; Salma Paralluelo, Clàudia Pina, Athenea del Castillo.
Where and When to Watch
The Spain vs Germany semi-final kicks off at 21:00 (Central European Time) on Wednesday, July 23. The match will be broadcast exclusively on CazéTV (YouTube), Disney+, and Samsung TV Plus, offering viewers a range of streaming options to follow one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
