What: European Championship, semifinal, Germany–Spain.
When: Wednesday at 21.00.
Where: Stadium Letzigrund, Zürich.
TV/radio: SVT and Radiosporten.
+ German defensive crisis?
Germany managed to defend themselves against France despite one player less for over 120 minutes of play. But who will be included in the German backline against Spain? Veteran Kathrin Hendrich is suspended after her brain slip on Saturday when she pulled France's Griedge Mbock Bathy's hair in the quarterfinal. Previously, injured Sarai Linder and Giulia Gwinn are missing.
Crisis? No, except against Sweden, the German defense has looked strong – especially with a reborn Ann-Katrin Berger between the posts.
+ Star-studded Spanish offense
16 goals in 4 matches so far for Spain, distributed among nine different goal scorers. Striker Esther González has found the right four times and leads the European Championship's scoring league. Midfield star Alexia Putellas has scored three goals. Spain, the reigning world champion, has never made it past a semifinal in the European Championship on the women's side.
+ Swedish presence
Tess Olofsson, who refereed Germany's quarterfinal against France in Basel, will be the fourth referee in the semifinal.
Also, Swedish colleague Almira Spahic will be present as a reserve as the first assistant referee.
