Germany to face Spain in Women’s Nations League final after edging past France

Germany to face Spain in Women's Nations League final after edging past France | iNFOnews.ca
Spain celebrates after scoring a goal during the women's Nations League semifinal soccer match between Sweden and Spain in Gothenburg, Sweden, Tuesday Oct. 28, 2025. (Bj Hanna Brunlöf/TT via AP)

CAEN, France (AP) — Germany will face defending champion Spain in the Women’s Nations League final next month in a repeat of this year’s European Championship semifinal.

Germany drew 2-2 with France on Tuesday to progress 3-2 on aggregate, while Spain completed a 5-0 aggregate win over Sweden.

The final will be held over two legs with Germany hosting Spain on Nov. 28 before the return match at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, four days later.

Having lost 1-0 in Germany on Friday, France immediately got back into the semifinal on Tuesday when Melvine Malard — starting in place of the injured Marie-Antoinette Katoto — headed in a cross in the third minute.

But Nicole Anyomi leveled just nine minutes later and Klara Bühl gave Germany the lead with an angled drive early in the second half.

France’s Clara Mateo headed in a cross from fellow substitute Kadidiatou Diani in the 89th minute to set up a tense finale but Germany held on.

It was much less nervy for Spain, which had routed Sweden 4-0 at home on Friday.

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas scored the only goal of the game in Sweden in the 75th minute for her third goal of the semifinal.

Spain beat Germany 1-0 at Euro 2025, but the World Cup champion went on to lose to England in the final.

___

AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

Germany to face Spain in Women's Nations League final after edging past France | iNFOnews.ca
Players celebrate after Germany’s Nicole Anyomi scored her sides first goal during the women’s Nations League semifinal second leg soccer match between France and Germany in Caen, France, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
Germany to face Spain in Women's Nations League final after edging past France | iNFOnews.ca
France’s Melvine Malard, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the women’s Nations League semifinal second leg soccer match between France and Germany in Caen, France, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
Germany to face Spain in Women's Nations League final after edging past France | iNFOnews.ca
Germany’s coach Christian Wueck during the women’s Nations League semifinal second leg soccer match between France and Germany in Caen, France, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
Germany to face Spain in Women's Nations League final after edging past France | iNFOnews.ca
Spain’s Alexia Putellas, left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the women’s Nations League semifinal soccer match between Sweden and Spain in Gothenburg, Sweden, Tuesday Oct. 28, 2025. (Björn Larsson Rosvall/TT via AP)

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles