DFB women before the European Championship semi-finals: Can they stop the Spaniards?

DFB women before the European Championship semi-finals: Can they stop the Spaniards?

Things will get exciting on July 22, 2025: the DFB women are in the semi-finals of the European Football Championship against the current world champions Spain. This encounter promises a lot of action, as the Spaniards have played impressively in the tournament and are among the favorites. They have scored the most goals so far with 16 and have only conceded three goals. This reports ZDF and highlights the offensive pressure from Spain's high-quality full-backs.

The DFB women emerged stronger from their quarter-final game, which they won against France. Now it's time to make it to the final. A decisive advantage could be Spain's weakness in the backward movement, which Germany could specifically exploit. In particular, the fast players like Klara Bühl and Jule Brand are predestined to take advantage of counterattack opportunities. Kicker explains that Germany has never lost to Spain at a European Championship - a small but nice advantage.

Strategic considerations for Germany

The tactics are an essential part of the upcoming confrontation. Germany's coaching team carefully analyzed Spain's flowing moves. Given that Spain have only won 45% of aerial duels, Germany could pose a threat with targeted set pieces and high crosses. Lea Schüller, the German squad's strong aerial player, plays a key role here.

The DFB women's defense showed improvements in the quarter-finals, even if they had to play outnumbered at times. Vice-captain Sjoeke Nüsken is unfortunately out, but hopefully a suitable replacement can be found quickly with possible replacement players such as Sara Däbritz or Sydney Lohmann. It remains to be seen how Germany can regulate the distances in defense in order to prevent Spain's dreaded passing game.

History and significance of the tournament

The UEFA European Women's Football Championship has a rich history dating back to 1984. Since then, the competition has continued to evolve. The next European Championship will be held in Switzerland in 2025, where 16 teams will fight for the title. Reigning European champions England will not have an easy time defending their title, especially given Germany's performance over the course of the tournament. Wikipedia gives a comprehensive overview of the development and the previous winners.

The upcoming encounter between Germany and Spain will be of great importance not only for the players themselves, but also for the fans and the entire women's football community. So there is a lot at stake! Today it's time to cheer on and hope for a strong performance from our DFB women!