The Euro 2025 semi-final remains fresh in the memory, but this contest exists in a very different context
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ust for a moment, cast your mind back to that summer’s evening towards the end of July when Spain earned their first win over Germany. The illustrious newcomers (relatively speaking) needed the genius of Aitana Bonmatí and her 113th-minute goal to eventually break down the resilience of the traditional trailblazers and book their place in their first European Championship final.
Just four months on, Christian Wück’s team have the opportunity to avenge that night in Zürich, albeit in less distinguished circumstances as they battle for a trophy that carries less prestige. The second edition of the Uefa Women’s Nations League comes to a close this fortnight with a two-legged final between the holders Spain and Germany.
While that semi-final will remain fresh in the memory and there will be many similarities, this encounter exists in a different context. Germany are beginning to find constancy and success under Wück after several years of inconsistency when competing in the top echelon of the game.
