Curse against DFB team broken: "Blood, sweat, Aitana!" Spain defeats German "monster"
Spain's happiness and Germany's frustration in one picture.
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The German national team is close to reaching the final of the European Championship. But it's not enough. After the 1-0 extra-time defeat in the European Championship semifinal against Spain, the international media are highlighting goalscorer Aitana Bonmatí.
Spain"Marca": Aitana rewrites history. A goal in the 113th minute seals the first victory against Germany and secures a ticket to the first European Championship final. A breathtaking match was decided by a goal from Aitana seven minutes before the end of extra time.
"Mundo Deportivo": Aitana makes herself a hero to accomplish another historic feat. Spain beat Germany after 112 minutes thanks to a brilliant strike from the two-time World Player of the Year and will play its first European Championship final against England.
"Ace": Blood, sweat, and Aitana! Spain has finally defeated the monster. In the end, they manage to win against Germany. As in the past two years, the national team manages to break through walls and assert itself against all adversities.
EnglandBBC: Revenge for the World Cup final – what a treat! Germany's players look dejected as everyone from Spain's bench rushes onto the pitch to celebrate. A first European Championship final for Spain, and they'll be hoping to add further glory in Switzerland two years after their World Cup triumph in Australia.
Guardian: Spain will be England's opponent in the final, ensuring a wonderful repeat of the World Cup final. But that doesn't begin to tell the story of a match that was only resolved seven minutes before the end of extra time. Aitana Bonmatí, whose meningitis cast a large shadow over Spain's preparations, simply had to be the scorer.
Switzerland"Blick": The European Championship dream is over! The German national team mourns its mega-chance for the final. Spain beats Germany in extra time and advances to the European Championship final. World footballer Aitana Bonmati redeems the world champions. Bonmati's stroke of genius checkmates Germany. The victory is historic in two respects. Spain has never been to the European Championship final before. And never before had 'La Roja' prevailed against Germany.
France"L'Equipe": As in the quarterfinal against France, Christian Wück's team opted to let their opponents come at them and instead counterattack. And, as against 'Les Bleues,' this plan proved highly effective. With a stroke of genius, a shot from a tight angle, Bonmatí surprised Berger, who had been flawless up until that point. Thanks to this brilliant insight from the two-time World Player of the Year, she can now dream of a formidable double in the first European Championship final on Sunday.
Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa
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