The 2024–25 UEFA Nations League semifinals get underway on Wednesday night as Germany take on Portugal in Munich.
The maiden victors of this competition, Portugal, are back in the finals after beating Denmark 5–3 on aggregate in the last eight. Roberto Martínez’s side were made to work hard after losing the first leg away from home 1–0, and they required extra time to down the stubborn Scandinavians.
Germany, meanwhile, have progressed into the semifinals for the very first time and are aiming to become the fourth Nations League winner come Sunday night. Their maiden victory over the Azzurri in Italy for 39 years helped them reach the final four.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side head into Wednesday’s clash off the back of an eight-game unbeaten run, with the former RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich coach helping restore Die Mannschaftas one of the most fearsome international outfits Europe has to offer. They impressed at last summer’s Euros on home soil before cruelly losing to eventual champions Spain in the quarterfinals.
Portugal were less imperious in Germany last summer, but were knocked out at the same stage by France on penalties.
Here is guide to Wednesday’s Nations League semifinal.
