Germany loses dramatic: Defeat against Portugal in the semi -finals!

Germany loses dramatic: Defeat against Portugal in the semi -finals!

The German national team had to surrender 1-2 in the semi -finals of the UEFA Nations League Portugal. This was the first defeat against the Iberer in 25 years, the German fan base was thus retained from further extension. This bitter defeat took place on June 5, 2025, on a day when heavy thunderstorms were predicted in Munich and the live broadcast of the ZDF had to be postponed by ten minutes.

The tension before the game was high, but coach Julian Nagelsmann was also responsible for headlines away from the square. So he reported that he gained a prize for an original attachment via his back, which caused some confusion. During the game, Mats Hummels was discussed as a possible solution to the defense problem, but he did not actively take part in the game. Jogi Löw, the former coach of the 2014 World Championships, observed what was happening from the stands.

game course and top performer

Portugal proved to be the stronger team and decided the game by a crucial goal by Cristiano Ronaldo, who at the age of 40 still showed an impressive performance. Chris Kramer, the teammate, doubted Ronaldo's current performance. In the individual criticism, the performance of the players was discussed, and it was found that the German team was unable to overcome the massive resistance of the Portuguese.

An interview with the ball boy Noel Urbaniak also brought interesting insights into the dark side of fame. Another topic that came up during the preliminary appearance was the fate of Joshua Kimmich, who remained unclear whether he had received his gift for the 100th international game.

nations League in context

The UEFA Nations League, which has been offering an annual platform for the 55 member associations of UEFA since its introduction in 2018/19, pursues the purpose of increasing the importance of friendly games and influencing qualifications for big tournaments such as the European UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. The tournament was originally supposed to revive the falling enthusiasm for friendly games. We are currently in the 2024/25 season, in which exciting changes such as the introduction of a knockout round and relegation games are expected.

Overall, the tension about the Nations League remains high, especially for the teams that fight for the seed lists for future tournaments. Followers and players agree on the challenges associated with such an intensive competition, and the game against Portugal was further proof of the high quality and pressure in modern football.