In the nations league final in madrid, germany's women lost 0:3 to spain after holding their own for much of the match. Despite a goalless first leg, the dfb team collapsed in the final 13 minutes. Coach wück highlighted progress but acknowledged the remaining gap.
The second leg of the Nations League final in Madrid ended in a 0:3 defeat for Germany's women against the Spanish world champions. In the first leg in Kaiserslautern, the Germans had drawn 0:0 and even held the upper hand, but failed to convert chances. Coach Christian Wück praised afterward: »That is already a development that few would have credited us with.«
The first half was balanced and marked by intense pressing. Both teams chased the ball in duels, neutralizing Spain's technical superiority for much of the time. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved a goal in the 45th minute with a reflex stop against Mariona, but suffered a head injury from a follow-up challenge. Moments later, Nicole Anyomi missed a big chance for 1:0 in the 45.+2 minute, shooting just wide from a Sjoeke Nüsken pass.
The collapse came in the second half. In the 61st minute, Giulia Gwinn and Rebecca Knaak gave too much space, leading to the 1:0. Three minutes later, Vicky López made it 0:2 after Nüsken let her go and Knaak hesitated. In the 74th minute, Clàudia Pina completed the 0:3 with a long-range shot over Berger. Spain missed key players like Aitana Bonmatí, who broke her tibia and will be out for five months, and Patri Guijarro. Germany had to manage without Lena Oberdorf.
Overall, the DFB women held firm for 150 minutes, but these 13 fatal minutes dashed title hopes and highlighted Spain's lead.