Get ready for a Germany vs. Portugal showdown in the UEFA Nations League semi-final! Wednesday, June 4, 2025, is the date, and the Allianz Arena in Munich is the place. Kick-off is at 9 PM CET (that’s 12:30 AM IST on June 5th). Germany’s making their Nations League Finals debut and they’re looking to use that home-field advantage against Portugal, who won the whole thing back in 2019.
Team News:
Germany: Good news for German fans! Coach Julian Nagelsmann says Marc-André ter Stegen is back from injury and will be in goal. We’ll also see Leon Goretzka and Florian Wirtz in the starting lineup. Nagelsmann’s pretty much set on nine of his eleven starters, but the striker spot is still up for grabs between Nick Woltemade and Niclas Füllkrug. Unfortunately, Germany will be missing Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, and Antonio Rüdiger due to injuries.
Portugal: Expect to see Cristiano Ronaldo earn his 220th cap, leading the attack alongside Bruno Fernandes. In the midfield, Vitinha and João Neves, who’ve both been key players recently, are likely to feature. Portugal’s coming off a thrilling extra-time win against Denmark in the quarter-finals, so they’ve got momentum.
History:
Germany’s had Portugal’s number lately, winning their last five matches, including a 4-2 victory at Euro 2020. But this will be their first time facing off in the Nations League, so it’s a brand new chapter in their rivalry.
What’s on the Line:
The winner here goes to the Nations League final to face either Spain or France, who play their semi-final on Thursday in Stuttgart. If Germany wins, it’ll be their first major tournament final since 2014. Portugal, on the other hand, is aiming to be the first country to win the Nations League twice.
Don’t miss out – we’ll have live coverage and updates on this exciting semi-final clash!
