Spain and Germany are set to compete in a two-legged final for the Women’s Nations League title, with the Spanish side, coached by Sonia Bermúdez, entering the contest as the clear favorite. As the winners of the inaugural tournament, Spain will be looking to defend their championship.
The final will be contested over two legs. The first leg is scheduled for Friday, November 28, at the Fritz-Walter Stadion in Kaiserslautern, with Germany hosting. Kick-off is at 8:30 PM local time (2:30 PM ET).
The second leg will be held on Tuesday, December 2, at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, where Spain will play in front of their home crowd. This match is set for 6:30 PM local time (12:30 PM ET).
Key Players to Watch
For Spain, the players to watch are Aitana Bonmatí and Mariona Caldentey. Bonmatí, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, is pivotal in midfield, controlling the game’s pace and making crucial runs from deep. Caldentey, a key player for Arsenal and the Ballon d’Or runner-up, will be vital in attack with her creative passing and goal-scoring talent.
On the German side, coached by Christian Wuck, key players include Jule Brand and Klara Bühl. Brand, an attacking midfielder for Olympique Lyonnais, is considered one of Europe’s top talents, known for her game-changing ability. Bayern Munich’s Klara Bühl leads the German attack and poses a significant goal-scoring threat.
Probable Lineups
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Spain: Cata Coll; Ona Batlle, Mapi León, Irene Paredes, Olga Carmona; Laia Alexandri, Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas; Mariona Caldentey, Esther González, Claudia Pina.
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Germany: Ann-Katrin Berger; Jill Wamser, Sophia Kleinherne, Janina Minge, Turid Knaak; Elisa Ket, Jule Brand, Sydney Lohmann; Lilian Senss, Klara Bühl, Nicole Hoffmann.
Path to the Final
Spain secured its place in the final by finishing first in Group A3, ahead of Belgium, England, and Portugal. In the semifinals, they defeated Sweden with a dominant 5-0 aggregate score, winning the first leg 4-0 and the second leg 1-0.
