DFB women move into the Nations League final – spectacular draw!

DFB women move into the Nations League final – spectacular draw!

On October 28, 2025, the DFB women delivered a real football thriller and secured their place in the final of the Nations League with a 2-2 draw in the semi-final second leg against France. How NDR reports, this was the decisive step after the German footballers had previously won the first leg in Düsseldorf 1-0.

The game, which took place in Caen, began with a blow to the neck for the DFB selection. Melvine Malard from France took the early lead in the 3rd minute. But the German team didn't let themselves be dissuaded and responded promptly: Nicole Anyomi equalized in the 12th minute, and Klara Bühl gave the team a sensational 2-1 lead after half-time in the 50th minute. But the French didn't give up and scored a late equalizer through Clara Matheo in the 89th minute.

The path to the final

The DFB women have not only proven themselves in the direct duel against France, but will also play the final against the world champions from Spain on November 28th and December 2nd. They won the second leg against Sweden 1-0. It is the first final for the DFB women since the 2022 European Championship final against England, which is causing a lot of excitement and expectations.

As the game progressed, France showed strong pressure, especially in the first half, and created numerous chances. However, the German team held firm and presented itself with better order and effective counter-pressing in the second half. DFB keeper Stina Johannes was there several times and saved some important shots, including a supposed 2-1 for France that was disallowed for offside.

View of the lineups and leadership

The lineups of both teams featured some top-class players. While France under coach Laurent Bonadei relied on players like Malard and Cascarino, Christian Wück relied on a strong German team with Johannes in goal and Bühl in attack. ZDF highlights that the match was officiated by referee Frida Klarlund from Denmark, who had everything under control on and off the pitch.

Now all eyes are on the final, where the DFB women want to go into the game against Spain with a lot of self-confidence. The team has proven that it has the potential to play at the highest level and many fans are excited to see how this young German team will perform in the crucial phase of the tournament.