Spain Holds On for 0-0 Draw in Women's Nations League Final First Leg Against Hosts Germany
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Spain edged closer to defending their Women's Nations League title after a nail-biting 0-0 draw against Germany in the first leg of the final at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion in Kaiserslautern on Friday. The decisive second leg will take place at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on Tuesday. Goalkeeper Cata Coll was the hero for Spain, making crucial saves to deny Germany's attacking prowess. The hosts, led by three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, were nowhere to be seen in the first half, with their world championship credentials severely tested. Germany dominated the opening 45 minutes, with Franziska Kett and Klara Bühl both coming close to scoring. However, their chances were squandered, and Spain's fortunes improved in the second half. Alexia Putellas and Esther González had opportunities to break the deadlock, but the woodwork came to Germany's rescue on both occasions. The second leg promises to be an intense encounter, with Germany determined to overturn the draw and snatch the title from Spain's grasp. The Spanish team, seeking their fifth major title in the last four years, will be looking to replicate their victories over England in the 2023 World Cup and France in the 2024 Nations League.
