Introduction
The biggest contest in the football world is going to happen. UEFA Nations League Semifinal 2025 is going to happen, and there will be a face-off between 2 teams: Germany vs. Portugal. Whichever team wins this match will make its place in the finals. Both these teams are among the most popular football teams in Europe, who have won the title many times in the past. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the contest between these two teams.
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| Germany vs Portugal UEFA Nations League Semifinal 2025 |
If we talk about both the teams, then both the teams are strong. Both the teams have world-class players, so in the matches to be played between these two teams, we will get to see attacking games, fast passes, and solid defending. Everyone wants to make their country feel proud; that's why here all the players will be seen playing their game with full intensity. Today in our blog post, we will learn about the Germany vs. Portugal 2025 semifinal kickoff time, previews, head-to-head records, and how to watch live. Stay tuned till the end.
Match Details: Date, Venue & Kick-off Time
As we told above, Germany vs Portugal UEFA Nations League Semifinal 2025 is going to happen, some important information related to it is given below -
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
🏟 Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany (this is a famous stadium of Germany)
Scheduled start times for soccer matches in various countries
- 8:45 PM CET - that's the local time in both Germany and Portugal.
- 7:45 PM GMT – UK (London) time
- 2:45 PM EST – USA (New York) time
- 12:15 AM IST – India time (next day, i.e. night of 5th June)
This is the schedule of live matches in the stadium, along with that the fans who want to enjoy the live match sitting at home, can watch it live on different platforms. Everything is explained in detail down below.
How can you watch the live match between Germany and Portugal?
If you want to watch Germany vs Portugal semi final live, then there are some TV Broadcasting and online platforms which can show you the live match without missing a single moment, such as -
TV broadcasting -
- UK: On ITV or Channel 4
- USA: On ESPN+ channel
- Germany: On ZDF or RTL
- Portugal: RTP1 or Sport TV
- India: Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels)
Online platforms -
- UEFA.tv – for international viewers (free registration is required)
- ESPN+ – for live stream in USA
- DAZN is available in several European countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and San Marino, among others.
- SonyLIV – To stream live in India (subscription is required here)
Note – To watch live matches on all these platforms, take subscription in advance and login so that there is no delay in logging in during the match as there is a lot of rush on these platforms.
Germany Team Preview & Form Guide
Germany is a team that has won the UEFA Nations League group matches seven times. Like every year, this time too they are entering the UEFA Nations League 2025 semifinal as strong contenders. Their head coach is Julian Nagelsmann, known for his modern tactics, focus on player development, and tech-savvy approach. Under his guidance Germany has reached the semifinal this time too.
The German team includes a combo of many young players and experienced players, due to which the team looks quite dynamic and unpredictable.
List of Germany’s Key players
1) Jamal Musiala (midfield magician) -
Only 22 years old player from Germany, plays the role of Attacking Midfielder / Winger. His dribbling style is very soft, he has the ability to beat any defender or even a tight space. In midfield, the creative engine of the German team is Jamal Musiala, whose ball control, footwork and vision are amazing. His presence controls the tempo of the team, creates opportunities for passes.
2) Kai Havertz (Tactical Player) -
25 years old Kai Havertz plays the role of Forward / Attacking Midfielder / False 9 for the German team. He has a perfect combination of his height (6 feet 4 inches), technique and football intelligence. This is the only player who can be fitted into anyone. As a false 9, he plays like an invisible striker in the team.
Sometimes he works in the role of a midfielder in the whole field, from the defensive box to the attacking box. His presence in the team provides a link between the midfield and attack. Whenever there are corner kicks or free kicks, due to his height he can head the ball towards the goal. And at the same time he is an expert in confusing the defenders.
3) Antonio Rüdiger (solid defender) -
Antonio, a center-back, is known for his physicality and aggressive defending style. Like an experienced and confident defender, his tackling is precise, in which the opponent is not fouled and he also gets the ball. Whenever there are aerial duels, Antonio's height gives him an advantage, due to which he stops the ball in the air and wins the ball many times.
It's nearly impossible to score a header against him. The most special thing about Rüdiger is that he is not only adept at stopping goals, but also at scoring goals, whenever there are corners or free kicks.
Because of Germany having the best players, they have topped their group this time. By defeating strong contenders like Spain and Norway, they have made their place in the UEFA Nations League 2025 Semifinal and will now perform against Portugal.
The main reason of Germany's victory is their game; their attack was smooth, defence system was strong, they did not let go of any opportunity in the game and did everything according to the coach's instructions and strategy. Hence, their performance till now has given them hope that they will win UEFA 2025 this year.
Portugal Team Preview & Form Guide
The credit for Portugal team reaching the semifinals goes to their manager Roberto Martínez. His tactics, player selection, strategy, motivation and analysis have helped the team reach here. The deadly combination of experienced players and young talents in the Portugal team is proving beneficial for the team. There are some such players in the team who are the fathers of everyone in the football fraternity and everyone is afraid to compete with them.
Key Players of both teams
1) Cristiano Ronaldo (Goal Machine) -
The 40-year-old Ronaldo, internationally renowned for his skills on the field, has once again netted goals for the Portuguese team. He can score goals from any position; right, left or header; he is strong in all. No matter how much pressure there is, it does not affect his game and the opponent team becomes mentally tough whenever Ronaldo is on the field of the game.
2) Bruno Fernandes (Midfield engine) -
Bruno is such a strong player alone that he handles the whole midfield. He has such a vision that he cannot leave any empty space, he passes quickly if he gets space. He plays an important role in maintaining the flow of the game, because whether it is a short pass or a long pass, both are easy tasks for him. A plus point is that Bruno can also manage set-pieces.
3) João Félix (Flair and creative) -
João is a young and talented player. He easily beats the defender with his quick turns or dribble. His game is fast and unpredictable, no one can predict when he will move. He does the job of sending the ball forward by creating quick space for quick passing very well. He is an X Factor player who is very important for the Portugal team.
Portugal has also made its place in the UEFA Nations League 2025 Semifinal by defeating the best teams of its group, Italy and Czech Republic. Now they are up against 7 time winning team Germany, to defeat them they will attack some of their weaknesses, for which they can use their fast attackers and creative midfielders.
Head-to-Head Record: Germany vs Portugal
Germany vs Portugal football rivalry is going on since many years. Germany has defeated Portugal many times. Whenever these two teams come face to face, it is always interesting to know that a match is extremely exciting, high intensity and dramatic. Below are some historical snapshots that throw light on the performance of Germany vs Portugal.
- Total 19 matches Germany vs Portugal
- Out of these, Germany has won - 11 matches
- Portugal has won - 4 matches
- Drawn matches - 4 matches
Overall, if we look at it, Germany has been stronger than before against Portugal. So, if we look at this result, then somewhere Germany's performance can have an impact on Portugal team.
Last 5 Encounters (Germany vs Portugal)
Apart from this, here are the last 5 encounters when Germany and Portugal faced each other -
1) Euro 2020: Portugal 2-4 Germany
In this match, Germany showed its powerful attack to the Portuguese team. Due to which Portugal's entire defense system was dismantled.
2) 2014 World Cup: Germany 4-0 Portugal
In this, Germany had taken control of the Portugal team from the very beginning, as a result of which the Portugal team was not even able to score.
3) Euro 2012: Germany 1-0 Portugal
In this match, Germany waited patiently for the opportunity and converted it into a goal as soon as they got the chance. Here, Mario Gomez outplayed Portugal's goalkeeper in the air, winning their aerial battles.
4) Euro 2008: Germany and Portugal had a real thriller
In this match, Germany took full advantage of its aerial strength and scored 2 goals. Portugal's defense was also dangerous but Germany's discipline and experience helped them win.
5) World Cup 2006: Germany defeated Portugal with a score of 3-1.
This match unfolded in Germany, with the team playing in front of their supportive home crowd. Keeping this motivation intact, Germany secured its victory in the 3rd place match and won the bronze medal.
If we look at the overall pattern, Germany has won every single match against Portugal in the past. But this time the Portugal team also seems to be fully ready for the UEFA Nations League Semifinal 2025. Their current squad (Ronaldo, Bruno, Félix etc.) is quite balanced and strong. I believe that Germany has been strong till now, but this time it is preparing to break the traditional blocks of Portugal.
Match Prediction & Key Battles
This battle between Germany vs Portugal is going to be like a tactical chess game. This implies that both teams will play with caution and intelligence. Both teams have attacking players but the main role is to control the midfield, and whichever team does this and shows discipline in defense will win.
🔥 Key Battles:
1) Musiala takes on Bruno Fernandes – a thrilling clash of playmaking titans!
Jamal Musiala (Germany) - A young sensation who can easily defeat defenders by taking the ball in midfield. He uses dribbling, quick feet and flair in midfield for Germany. He controls either the left side or the central attacking midfield.
Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) - He is an experienced orchestrator, meaning he has the tempo of the game in his hands. He is adept at breaking the defence, he can easily do long passes and quick one-twos. This player gives balance to Portugal's midfield.
Result - Both these playmakers work to control the flow of the match, in case Musiala gets too much space then Portugal's defence system can become weak.
If Bruno Fernandes performs well, then Portugal's key players can win the game by passing the ball to Ronaldo and Felix.
2) Ronaldo vs Rüdiger – Experience vs Strength
Cristano Ronaldo - He is an experienced player. His experience itself is a competition. His positioning is very smart, means he stands only at the place from where his goal can be clearly scored.
Rüdiger - If we talk about this player from Germany then he is a strong defender, who stops the attackers with his body strengths. If the ball is in the air then understand that Rüdiger will have complete control over it. This player is the biggest problem for Ronaldo, because these players especially have to stop Ronaldo's attacks.
Result - If Rüdiger is successful in interrupting Ronaldo's advances, Portugal will pose the greatest threat to Germany.
But if Ronaldo beats Rüdiger with his smart positioning then Germany can face a big problem.
Overall, Ronaldo is one of Portugal's strongest football players. If Rüdiger fails to stop him then Ronaldo can score the winning goals against Germany.
3) Kimmich vs Vitinha – Midfield control will be vital
Joshua Kimmich - An intelligent and disciplined midfielder who does ball distribution and defensive cover. His passing is accurate and can cause problems for Portugal.
Vitinha - He is also Portugal's midfielder, capable of making short passes, quick spins, and dribbling while maintaining midfield flow. Whenever an attack starts he has to speed it up and create space so that it is easy for the forward players to score goals.
Result - If Kimmich slows down Vitinha even a little in the midfield then Germany can gain speed. But if Vitinha increases the speed and stops all of Kimmich's passes then Germany's formation can break.
Overall, whichever player controls others in the midfield can create more attacking chances for his team.
⚽ Prediction:
Expected result could be Germany 2-1 Portugal.
Although there will be tight competition between both the teams, but UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final is going to be held on Germany's home ground, and having matches on home ground and playing among your fans gives a boost, so it is possible that Germany can win this match.
What’s Next for the Winner?
Whichever team wins the match between Germany vs Portugal will be selected for the UEFA Nations League Final 2025. In contrast, whichever team wins the match between Spain vs France will play on the date and venue given below.
- 📅 Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
- 🏟 Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
France vs Spain semi final match will be held on 5 June 2025 (Stuttgart Arena, 21:00 CET).
Conclusion & Fan Expectations
All the fans are impatiently waiting for the UEFA Nations League 2025 semifinal between Germany and Portugal. This is one of the most awaiting matches. Both teams include world class and fans' popular players. In this you will get to see tactical battles, world class goals from your favorite player, and a lot of crowd and love. There is a lot of hype for UEFA on social media as well. Fans are representing their craze by using #GERPOR2025, #NationsLeague, #UEFA2025 hashtags on social media.
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