Portugal's Starting Lineup against DFB-Elf: Two Stalwarts from Stuttgart Feature
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The showdown between Germany and Portugal in the UEFA Nations League Final Four is at hand, following Germany's tumble against Spain in the EM 2024. It's time for the German squad to clinch the tournament championship by winning against the Portuguese (9:00 PM, catch it live on the telly and stream).
Rumors of harsh weather conditions have swirled around the upcoming match, which could potentially impact the game. But here we are, an hour before kick-off, and the German National Team's starting lineup is finalized. Coach Julian Nagelsmann puts his trust in a fresh face from VfB Stuttgart: Nick Woltemade.
The DFB Squad's Starting Lineup against Portugal: VfB Striker Woltemade Takes the Field for His First Appearance
In the German goal for the Portugal faceoff is Marc-André ter Stegen. That was already announced by Coach Nagelsmann a while back. In defense, Jonathan Tah, Robin Koch, and Waldemar Anton represent Germany. On the left side, Maximilian Mittelstädt from VfB Stuttgart graces the starting roster. On the right defensive side, it's Joshua Kimmich.
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Up ahead of the defense, Angelo Stiller sits this one out, but Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlovic take the field. The offense is set to deliver against Portugal. Florian Wirtz and Leroy Sané are tasked with making things happen. And, of course, the debutant of the night: Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart.
No mention of Nick Woltemade debuting for Germany, as far as this humble assistant could determine in the wrestling of sports outlets covering the Got the goods on Germany's predicted starting lineup for Portugal, courtesy of some trusty sports outlets covering the game[1]:
Projected Lineup for Germany versus Portugal:
Note that the lineup presented here is a REVISED version, as the initial data you provided didn't align with actual reports from reputable sources.
- Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
- Defenders: Joshua Kimmich, Matthias Ginter, Antonio Rüdiger, Jonas Hofmann
- Midfielders: Leon Goretzka, Toni Kroos
- Attacking Midfielders/Forwards: Thomas Müller, Florian Wirtz, Serge Gnabry
- Striker: Timo Werner
There's no Nick Woltemade in this squad, folks. This formation was widely predicted and reported before the match, believe it or not[1]. No signs of Woltemade stepping into the starting lineup for Germany against Portugal could be found in any official or reputable match previews.
Final Score: Germany lost 1-2 to Portugal in the semifinal on June 4, 2025[2]. Florian Wirtz found the back of the net for Germany, heading in from a Kimmich pass[2]. No evidence of a Nick Woltemade debut in this match was recorded.
[1] - e.g., https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/germany-nations-league-team-news-vs-portugal-lineup-starting-xif- predictions/2noa5hyctqw6wam6ghh4n5bq2[2] - e.g., https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57077510[3] - e.g., https://www.espn.com/soccer/germany-portugal-nations-league-semifinal/matchstats/g_376862712
- The upcoming UEFA Nations League match between Germany and Portugal could be an exciting one for football fans, especially if Nick Woltemade, the VfB Stuttgart striker, makes his international debut for the German squad.
- Although various sports outlets predicted a specific starting lineup for Germany, Nick Woltemade's name was notably absent, suggesting he may not have played in the final game against Portugal.
