After thrilling first-leg semifinals, the Women’s Nations League returns on Tuesday, October 28, with the decisive second legs. The prize at stake: a place in the final scheduled for November 28 and the title of one of Europe’s top national teams.
Four football powerhouses remain in contention: Spain, Sweden, Germany, and France.
The second legs will be played in Gothenburg and Caen. After the first matches, Spain and Germany hold the advantage, but both ties are still wide open.
Sweden vs Spain (Gothenburg, Gamla Ullevi, 19:00)
The first leg in Málaga was one sided. Spain, under new head coach Sonia Bermúdez, dominated with a 4–0 victory, showing superb attacking football and total control of midfield.
Alexia Putellas opened the scoring with a precise free kick, and Clàudia Pina, who came off the bench to replace the injured Salma Paralluelo, delivered a moment of brilliance with two goals and an assist.
Bermúdez, making her debut as senior team coach, remains cautious:
“This is only half the job done. In Gothenburg, we’ll face pressure, intensity, and a team with nothing to lose.”
Sweden, now led by Tony Gustavsson, face a monumental challenge. Veterans like Kosovare Asllani and Linda Sembrant must inspire greater boldness, while young talents such as Rosa Kafaji and Anna Sandberg are expected to add energy and unpredictability.
The Swedes have shown resilience before, but overturning a four goal deficit against Spain? That would take something close to a miracle. Then again, women’s football has produced such miracles in recent years.
France vs Germany (Caen, Stade Michel d’Ornano, 21:10)
This tie is far more balanced. Germany won the first leg 1–0 in Düsseldorf thanks to a stunning long range strike from Klara Bühl, but the scoreline leaves plenty of room for a comeback.
Coach Christian Wück’s side is still without key players Lena Oberdorf, Ann-Katrin Berger, and Sophia Kleinherne, yet the replacements impressed. Debutant Camilla Küver showed maturity beyond her years, and Stina Johannes confidently stepped in for Berger between the posts.
France, meanwhile, are entering a renewal phase under new manager Laurent Bonadei. With veterans like Amel Majri and Sandie Toletti stepping away, opportunities have opened up for emerging players Wassa Sangaré and Kysha Sylla to make their mark.
Bonadei is clear about his expectations:
“These young players aren’t here for the future, they’re here to deliver results now.”
Playing at home gives France an extra spark. The Caen crowd is known for its intensity, and the French team often thrive in that environment. Germany are familiar with that pressure, and history shows that nothing is ever certain when these two meet.
Who Will Reach the Final?
| Match | First Leg | Situation | Second Leg Venue |
| Sweden – Spain | 0:4 | Strong Spanish advantage | Gothenburg |
| France – Germany | 0:1 | Still wide open | Caen |
🎥 Highlights from the first legs
