CAEN, France (AP) — Germany will face defending champion Spain in the Women’s Nations League final next month, setting up a repeat of this year’s European Championship semifinal.
Germany advanced after a hard-fought 2-2 draw with France on Tuesday, progressing 3-2 on aggregate. Meanwhile, Spain secured their spot with a commanding 5-0 aggregate win over Sweden.
The final will be held over two legs, with Germany hosting Spain on November 28 before the return match takes place four days later at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.
France, having lost 1-0 in Germany on Friday, came back strongly in the semifinal second leg. Melvine Malard, starting in place of the injured Marie-Antoinette Katoto, headed in a cross in the third minute to give France an early lead. However, Nicole Anyomi equalized just nine minutes later, and Klara Bühl put Germany ahead with a precise angled drive early in the second half.
France’s Clara Mateo then headed in a cross from fellow substitute Kadidiatou Diani in the 89th minute, setting up a tense finale. Despite the pressure, Germany held on to secure their spot in the final.
Spain’s path was less nerve-wracking, having routed Sweden 4-0 at home on Friday. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas scored the only goal of the game in Sweden in the 75th minute, marking her third goal of the semifinal.
At Euro 2025, Spain defeated Germany 1-0, but the World Cup champion Germany went on to lose to England in the final.
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