Winners and losers from Spain's EURO 2025 semi-final win over Germany | OneFootball

Spain booked a first-ever Women's EURO final spot with an extra-time win over Germany.

Here’s a look at three winners and three losers from Wednesday's semi‑final.

🏆 Winners

1. Aitana Bonmatí

The Barcelona midfield ace once again proved decisive, netting the winning goal in the 113th minute of extra time—her exquisite strike sealed Spain’s first-ever victory over Germany in a major tournament and booked them a place in their maiden European final. She was widely praised as best on the pitch.

2. Cata Coll

Coll was outstanding under pressure, producing two critical saves in stoppage time to keep the German attackers at bay and preserve the clean sheet into extra time. Her performance underlined her composure and poise in a high-stakes game.

3. Spain's collective resilience

Spain maintained their trademark dominance in possession and attacking intent but showed mental toughness when Germany resisted during regulation time. Their persistence paid off late and reflects their tournament form—world champions and reigning Nations League holders, now close to completing the treble

❌ Losers

1. Germany's defence

Germany entered missing key defenders: Sarai Linder, Sjoeke Nüsken, and Kathrin Hendrich due to injury or suspension. Their absence disrupted cohesion in the backline, limiting Germany’s ability to match Spain’s flow in open play.

2. Missed chances & fatigue

Despite showing grit, Germany failed to register a shot on target during regular time—a sign of Spain’s tactical control and Germany’s inability to convert set‑piece or counter opportunities. Extra-time fatigue appeared to dent their defensive sharpness in the final minutes.

3. Tactical gamble backfiring

Christian Wück’s side opted for a compact, counter‑attacking setup that initially stifled Spain, but ultimately lacked the attacking edge to force a breakthrough. Spain sustained pressure until Bonmatí broke the deadlock—evidence that Germany's calculated posture could not withstand prolonged Spanish possession

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