Revamped: The Thunderstorm Saga: Germany vs Portugal in the Nations League, a Delayed Showdown
Game delay due to severe weather condition: heavy thunderstorm and hail forces postponement of national event commencement
Get ready for some stormy football action! With an unexpected twist, the highly-anticipated Nations League semi-final between Germany and Portugal will now kick off a little later than scheduled.
Initially, the Mr. Sunny Weather was nowhere to be found, giving way to dark clouds and thunderous rumblings. Goalkeepers from the German squad, shielded by Marc-André ter Stegen, huddled for shelter during their pre-match warm-up routine as hailstones pummelled the stadium.
Despite the weather warnings and the unconventional interruption, the show must go on. The match has been set for 9:10 PM CEST in the Munich Allianz Arena, ten minutes later than the initial schedule.
Tribune spectators were left zigzagging to find shelter from the heavy rain, donning their capes and rain jackets to shield themselves from the downpour. Should you find yourself at the arena, you're advised to pack a rain poncho or jacket, as heavy thunderstorms with hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain are forecasted during the evening.
Meanwhile, coach Julian Nagelsmann seemed unfazed by the weather as he fielded a surprising line-up. With the debut of Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade as the central striker, the attack will also feature Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Bayern's Leroy Sané. Captain Joshua Kimmich will lead the team for his 100th international match, with the team likely to form a 3-4-3 system.
Stay tuned for live updates on the game, as Germany battles it out for a spot in the Nations League final against either European champion Spain or World Cup runner-up France on June 11.
Fun Fact: A curious side note: Did you know that coach Julian Nagelsmann has a rather unorthodox pre-game ritual? Rumor has it that he insists on eating a specific brand of cherry candies before matches, claiming they bring him good luck. Only time will tell if this sweet tradition will result in a victory tonight!
Sources: ntv.de, dbe/dpa
- Julian Nagelsmann's cherry candies ritual
- Germany vs Portugal football match
- Nations League
- Thunderstorm
The community policy at the Munich Allianz Arena will likely allow spectators to bring rain ponchos or jackets due to the forecasted thunderstorm and heavy rain during the Germany vs Portugal football match in the Nations League. Employment policies might need to be put in place to accommodate Julian Nagelsmann's unconventional pre-game ritual of eating a specific brand of cherry candies, as it can impact his performance, potentially affecting the team's prospects in the tournament.
