The German national team qualified for the Women’s Nations League 2025 Final after a 2-2 draw with France on Tuesday, October 28, but with the advantage on aggregate after a 1-0 win in the first leg, and will face Spain in a two-legged tie for the continental title.
The first match will take place on November 28, at the home of the Germans, and the second leg on December 2 at the Riyadh Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain. A duel between two teams that already met last July in the semifinals of the European Championship, with a Spanish victory thanks to a goal by Aitana Bonmatí in the 113th minute.
Spain and Germany seal their place in the finals
Spain, reigning champions of the Women’s Nations League, defeated Sweden 5-0 in their semi-final, with a 1-0 win in the second leg (Alexia Putellas) on Tuesday, October 28.
The start was excellent for the team that needed a comeback, as Melvine Malrd equalized in the third minute.
However, the German reaction was almost immediate and Nicole Anyomi was responsible for discouraging the French players with the equalizer.
Despite the dominance of the home side, coached by Laurent Bonadei, it was the Teutonic team that made the most of their chances in the second half.
Klara Buhl, the only scorer in the first leg, put paid to France’s efforts with a 1-2 (50th minute).
The Welsh did not give up and tried until the end, with a goal just before stoppage time (Clara Mateo) to avoid defeat, but not elimination.
With information from EFE
A bit of history
The UEFA Women’s Nations League was born in 2023 as the new official tournament of European women’s soccer.
This is inspired by the male version.
Its objective is to increase the competitiveness and level of national teams by replacing friendlies with official matches.
Fifty-one teams participate, divided into leagues according to their performance, with promotion and relegation.
In addition, the tournament serves as a qualifier for the Women’s European Championship and the Olympic Games, consolidating Europe as the epicenter for the growth of women’s soccer.
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