Disappointment in the European Championship semi-final: DFB women lose 0-1 against Spain!

Disappointment in the European Championship semi-final: DFB women lose 0-1 against Spain!

Zürich, Schweiz - On July 24, 2025, a drastic day for German women's soccer players will go into the history books. In the European Championship semi-final, they had to give up Spain 0-1 after extra time. The decisive goal fell through Aitana Bonmatí in the 113th minute, and it was a moment that destroyed the DFB women's hopes for another final.

The game took place in the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich, where 22,432 spectators gathered, including Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The atmosphere was tense and the German team went into play with confidence. Despite an attested superiority of 78% possession of the ball at half -time, the goal was missing, which the players and fans were alike.

an exciting duel with injury -related changes

national coach Christian Wück had to adapt the starting eleven to three positions compared to the quarter -finals against France. Sjoeke Nüsken and Kathrin Hendrich were missing for blocking, while Sarai Linder could not compete due to injury. Sara Däbritz and debutante Sophia Kleinhernen jumped into this breach. Despite these challenges, the defensive lineup fulfilled its task not to allow a goal until the extension.

Klara Bühl had the great chance to take the lead in the first half, but failed due to Spanish goalkeeper Cata Coll. A header from Paredes, which went to the post in the 45th minute, could have meant the lead for the Spanish colors. Tensions and uncertainty floated over the game, while the game was shaped by a high level of intensity.

The decisive goal

In the second half, the defensive work of the Germans continued to stabilize, but the necessary bite was missing in the attack to play clear opportunities. The game then seemed to be extended when the shock came over the decisive goal. In the 113th minute, Aitana Bonmatí passed to Ann-Katrin Berger with a shot from an acute angle, who ultimately took responsibility for the goal despite strong performance in this tournament.

The disappointment after the game was clearly noticeable, but Wück emphasized the committed performance of his players. "It's just disappointing," he summed up, and the thoughts of the German team are aimed at the future challenges.