Millions Tune in for Germany's Nations League Loss to Portugal on ZDF
Over Ten Million Spectators Witnessed DFB's Victory - Huge Audience for DFB-Insolvency: 10 Million Viewers Tune In
King Football ruled the tube on Wednesday night, with nearly 10 million people glued to their screens as Germany suffered a 1:2 defeat against Portugal on ZDF. With this ratings victory, ZDF took the lead, while the German national football team now fights for a third-place finish after their semi-final loss in the Nations League.
A Spectator-magnet Before the Match
ZDF delighted 4.21 million viewers during the pre-match coverage, commanding a respectable 21.5% market share. Among the target audience of 14- to 49-year-olds, it drew an impressive 1.04 million viewers, equating to 28.2%.
Better Ratings, Worse Results
ZDF continued its impressive performance during the main event, snagging 9.99 million viewers (44.1% market share), and an even more remarkable 2.95 million (57%) among the 14- to 49-year-olds. The turning point came in the 68^th^ minute, when World Cup wizard Cristiano Ronaldo (40) sealed Portugal's victory.
Following Wednesday's setback, Germany's national football team is now vying for third place. Their next battle takes place on Sunday, June 8, at 3:00 PM, when they will meet the loser of the second semi-final, where Spain and France face off.
- Nations League
- ZDF
- Contending for Third-place
- Ronaldo
- DFB
- Germany
- Portugal
Although specific viewership data for this event wasn't readily available, it's worth noting that UEFA Nations League matches are typically broadcast in Germany by ARD, DAZN, rtl+.de, and ZDF sportstudio live. For the UK audience, the match was streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video [3]. Should you require more in-depth viewership data, it's suggested to check ZDF's official statements or consult sports news outlets covering broadcasting statistics.
[1] https://www.tvspiegel.de/news/deutschland/zdf-nations-league-semi-finale-ungarn-besuchen-portugal-2024-06-04,456736269.html
[2] https://www.welt.de/sport/fuetball/uefa-nations-league-live-gestalten-das-gruppen-system-fuer-2024-ab-30287429/
[3] https://www.eurosport.com/uefa-euro-2024/ Fußball–Deutschland, Portugal: Übertragung und Live-Stream im meisten der europäischen Länder, ARD zieht Zuschauer-Geister-jagd – 19.03.2024, sanktioniert-sport.
Enrichment Data:- Germany vs. Portugal: The match was part of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League semi-finals, held on June 4 at the Allianz Arena in Munich.[3]- Broadcasting Partners in Germany: The UEFA Nations League matches are broadcast in Germany by ARD, DAZN, rtl+.de, and ZDF sportstudio live.[2] However, specific viewership figures for ZDF are not mentioned in the available information.
- Unlike the millions who watched the football match between Germany and Portugal on ZDF, the Commission has yet to be consulted on any draft regulation regarding the application of the rules on the protection of the environment.
- While ZDF secured impressive ratings with its broadcast of the Nations League match, Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to be consulted as he was an active player on the field.
