Germany had defender Gwinn’s replacement, Carlotta Wamser, sent off early against Sweden for swatting the ball away from goal with her hand, then Kathrin Hendrich sent off early in the quarterfinal match against France for pulling French captain Griedge Mbock back by her hair.

Aitana Bonmati nearly missed the 2025 European Championship due to a bout with viral meningitis the week before the tournament began. But on Wednesday, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner found a late goal to lift Spain to their first appearance in a Euros final.

Spain remain the clear favourite to win Euro 2025, but Germany, the most successful team in the history of the competition, are no easy foe.

Germany needed goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger at her best vs. France and they'll need her again if they are to beat Spain.

European companies are facing increasing pressure due to China's alleged currency manipulation to keep its yuan weak, a study by the German Economic Institute showed, as EU leaders prepared for a summit in Beijing aimed at navigating trade disputes.

The Germans beat France with one of the most impressive displays you will see from a side reduced to 10 players for most of a game

Germany coach Christian Wück is happy his side have made waves back home following their quarter-final miracle at Euro 2025 and hopes the support propels them to victory in Wednesday's semi-final against Spain.