Germany and Spain collide in Zurich for a blockbuster Women's Euro 2025 semi-final, with history and momentum pulling in opposite directions.
The DFB-Frauen, eight-time champions, reached the last four the hard way. They survived France in a dramatic penalty shootout despite going down to 10 players early.
Sjoeke Nusken's equalizer and Ann-Katrin Berger's shootout heroics have kept their dream alive, and with a near-perfect record in Euro semi-finals (9 of 10), they carry pedigree and grit into yet another high-stakes clash.
Crucially, they've never lost to Spain in eight previous meetings, including a bronze medal win at the 2024 Olympics.
But this Spain side is built different. With a World Cup and Nations League already in the trophy cabinet, La Roja are aiming to complete the treble. Aitana Bonmatí continues to pull the strings, and goals from Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Pina sealed a composed 2-0 quarter-final win over Switzerland.
Jorge Vilda's side has won 12 of their last 13 games, often by emphatic margins, and though they've never beaten Germany, their current form and depth make them favorites.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Germany vs. Spain live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Women's Euro match in the UK:
TV channel: BBC One
Live stream: BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer
This game is available for live TV broadcast in the UK on BBC One. Streaming options are available on BBC Sport Web and BBC iPlayer.
What time does Germany vs. Spain kick off?
This Women's Euro clash takes place at Letzigrund Stadion in Zurich, Switzerland and kicks off on Wednesday, July 23 at 9:00 p.m. local time (CET).
Here's how that time translates in the UK:
| Date | Wed, Jul. 23 |
| Kick-off time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Letzigrund Stadion |
| Location | Zurich, Switzerland |
Germany vs. Spain predicted lineups, team news
Germany head into the semi-final against Spain with more defensive reshuffling to manage. Sarai Linder has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament due to an ankle ligament injury, joining captain Giulia Gwinn on the sidelines.
Kathrin Hendrich is suspended following her red card against France, further depleting the backline. However, there is some relief as Paulina Krumbiegel returns from suspension, and coach Christian Wuck is expected to recall Sophia Kleinherne and Lea Schüller to the starting XI, with Carlotta Wamser also in line for a return.
Germany predicted XI (5-4-1, right to left): Berger (GK) — Wamser, Knaak, Minge, Kleinherne, Kett — Brand, Senss, Nusken, Buhl — Schuller.
Injured: Linder, Gwinn
Suspended: Hendrich
Spain, meanwhile, will have to make do without Laia Aleixandri, who is suspended after picking up her second yellow of the tournament in the quarter-final win over Switzerland. Jana Fernandez is the frontrunner to step in alongside Irene Paredes in central defense, although Maria Mendez remains a viable option.
Up top, Jorge Vilda is set to stick with his in-form front three, as tournament top scorer Esther Gonzalez leads the line alongside Mariona Caldentey and Claudia Pina in what has been a fluid and potent Spanish attack.
Spain predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Coll (GK) — Batlle, Paredes, Fernandez, Carmona — Bonmati, Guijarro, Putellas — Caldentey, Pina, Gonzalez.
Injured: Aleixandri
Suspended: None.
Women's Euro schedule this week
All times BST
Tuesday, July 22
- England vs. Italy (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 23
- Germany vs. Spain (8:00 p.m.)
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