DFB women in the European Championship semi-finals: Battle against Spain starts today!

DFB women in the European Championship semi-finals: Battle against Spain starts today!

Today, July 23, 2025, the eagerly awaited semi-finals of the Women's European Championship will be held at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich. At 9 p.m. there will be a duel between Germany and Spain, which will be broadcast live on free TV on ARD. The preliminary reporting begins at 8:15 p.m. with presenter Claus Lufen and expert Almuth Schult, who will analyze the clash between the two football giants. For those who can't watch it on TV, there is a free live stream on the ARD media library as well as on sportschau.de.

The Spanish team didn't lose a point in the group stage and continued their successful tournament with a 2-0 win against Switzerland in the quarter-finals. On the other hand, the DFB women are doing well after their dramatic quarter-final game against France. In the penalty shootout they won 6:5. Germany, which is already eight-time European champions, will now face the reigning world champions and second in the world rankings from Spain.

Challenges for the DFB women

Although they are in good form, the German team is struggling with injuries and suspensions. Captain Giulia Gwinn is out injured, while Kathrin Hendrich and Sjoeke Nüsken are suspended. In addition, Sarai Linder, who is also injured, is not ready for action. Coach Christian Wück expressed concerns about the availability of eleven players for the decisive game against Spain, which increased nervousness, especially among the fans.

The DFB women are currently on a fan march to the stadium. With mild temperatures of 23 degrees at lunchtime and 20 degrees expected during the game, the weather conditions are perfect for the game. The world will be looking forward to the game with excitement, and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has also announced his support for the team.

Anticipation and expectations

Former international Hasret Kayikci suggests a narrow result of 2-1 for Germany, while the Spanish team's players express respect for German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger. The DFB women are playing today in the white anniversary jersey and are relying on the extreme mentality that has accompanied them through the previous games. The selection has a positive record in previous duels against Spain - they won five of eight matches.

Another plus point for the German team is the morale, which is high after winning the quarter-finals. Coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg wants to send the team onto the field “with heart and passion.” The DFB men have also pledged their support and emphasized the confidence they need for this crucial game.

Senorita Alexia Putellas from the Spanish selection sees this semi-final as an opportunity to defeat Germany for the first time in a major tournament. The interest is enormous: over 10,000 fans from Germany are expected in the stadium, which should further heat up the atmosphere. Meanwhile, the German selection is taking care of the necessary regeneration in order to go into the game in top shape.

The big European Championship final is already in the starting blocks: If Germany wins today, it will take place on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. All eyes are on this semi-final and the anticipation for an exciting game is huge!