🔮 Match Preview
Tonight, host nation Germany takes on Portugal in the UEFA Nations League semifinal. Both teams had strong group stage performances and came through tough quarterfinal matches.
Germany
Under head coach Julian Nagelsmann, Germany has shown solid form. Despite missing key players like Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, and Antonio Rüdiger due to injury, the team managed to edge past Italy in a dramatic 5–4 quarterfinal win. Florian Wirtz, Leon Goretzka, and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen are expected to lead the charge.
Portugal
Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, showed great resilience by coming from behind to beat Denmark 5–2 after extra time. Coach Roberto Martínez has a squad full of experience, though the attack has occasionally lacked efficiency in recent matches.
📊 Stats & Prediction
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Head-to-head: Germany has won the last five meetings with Portugal, including a 4–2 win at Euro 2020.
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Goals expected? Both teams have scored in 6 of Germany’s last 9 matches and 6 of Portugal’s last 8 Nations League games.
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Outlook: A high-scoring match seems likely.
Prediction: Germany 3–2 Portugal
📺 Broadcast
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Germany: DAZN
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International: FOX Sports, Amazon Prime Video (UK)
🔥 Players to Watch
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Florian Wirtz (GER): After a stellar season with Bayer Leverkusen, he’s a key figure in Germany’s attack.
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Cristiano Ronaldo (POR): At 40 years old, he’s still deadly in front of goal and eager to push for another title.
⚽ All set for a football thriller in Munich – may the best team win!