Overview
- Aitana Bonmatí struck in the 113th minute at Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium to secure Spain’s 1–0 victory and a place in the final against England in Basel.
- Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger apologized for misjudging the short corner that Bonmatí exploited, saying she “should have known better.”
- Head coach Christian Wück called for improvements in ball possession and technical play after Germany showed defensive resilience but struggled to create clear chances.
- DFB President Bernd Neuendorf hailed the squad’s cohesion as “something wonderful” that will underpin preparations for the 2027 World Cup.
- The semifinal attracted 22,432 spectators in the stadium and averaged 14.26 million TV viewers in Germany, reflecting the women’s game’s rising profile.