Overview

• Germany reached the Euro 2025 semi-final by defeating France 6–5 on penalties despite playing much of the match with ten players
• Coach Christian Wück has rebuilt his defence to cover Kathrin Hendrich’s red-card suspension, Sjoeke Nüsken’s ban and Sarai Linder’s injury while installing Giovanna Hoffmann in attack
• UEFA has appointed Brazilian referee Edina Alves Batista to officiate Wednesday’s semi-final at Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium
• Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend the match in Zurich, reflecting national engagement that drove a 52% TV market share for Germany’s quarter-final
• Spain are widely regarded as favourites and expected to dominate possession, prompting Germany to prepare for a tactical battle based on counterattacks and resilience