The FIFA World Cup 2014 has moved into the semi-final stage, pitting the
final four teams left—Brazil, Germany, Argentina and the
Netherlands—against one another for a spot in the coveted Maracana
final.
Here we take a look at the first tie on offer: the Selecao vs. Die Mannschaft.
Germany
Germany, finally, are beginning to move through the gears and put in their best showing so far against France in the quarter-final—the drubbing they gave 10-man Portugal aside.
Mats Hummels came into the side and seemingly fixed everything, leading a deeper defensive line, getting help from Philipp Lahm at right-back—his correct position—and switching to a far more productive 4-2-3-1 formation.
Of the two sides competing, Joachim Low's is further ahead in its progression, and that makes it the favourite for the tie despite home advantage. No key players are injured, and they seem to be finding their feet.
"We desperately want to play in the Maracana in Rio again, on July 13," Low told reporters ahead of the game (h/t ITV.com). "We're not done yet."
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