The semifinals of Nations League They happen this week, bringing together four of the largest selections of European football: Germany, Portugal, Spain and France.
This Wednesday (4), Germany and Portugal face each other at 16h (Brasília), at Allianz Arena in Munich. Already on Thursday (5), it is the turn of Spain and France to decide a place in the final, also at 16h, at Mercedes-Benz Arena, in Stuttgart.
Team trajectory
In the League Nations, the selections are divided into four alloys (A, B, C and D). Leagues A, B and C have 16 teams each, divided into four groups. The D League has six selections, divided into two groups.
The four semifinalists are part of the Riga of Da Nations League. Each ended the group stage in the lead of their respective group, which guaranteed the direct classification to the quarterfinals.
Portugal led Group 1, surpassing Croatia, Scotland and Poland. France was first in group 2, leaving behind Italy, Belgium and Israel. Germany was a leader of Group 3, ahead of Hungary, Bosnia and the Netherlands. Spain, current champion, led group 4, surpassing Switzerland, Denmark and Serbia.
In the quarterfinals, Portugal eliminated Denmark, Germany beat Italy, France passed Croatia and Spain defeated the Netherlands again.
Retrospective of confrontations
The confrontation between Germany and Portugal has German advantage. In 19 matches, the Germans won 11 times, against only three Portuguese triumphs and five draws. Portugal’s last victory over Germany was in 2000 by Euro.
In the duel between Spain and France, the balance is higher, but with a slight advantage to the Spanish. In 37 meetings, Spain won 17, France won 13 and there were 7 draws.
