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David Luiz-led Brazil face German challenge in 1st semifinal of World Cup 2014. (FIFA World Cup 2014 Tracker)
Brazil vs Germany 2014 Factfile
- The last time Brazil entered World Cup semis, they went on to win the tournament.
- Brazil have never lost in the semis, reaching the final in the last times they've made it to last four.
- Brazil and Germany have faced each other only once in the World Cup.
- Germany have kept most number of cleansheets in this tournament (3).
- Germany's Miroslav Klose is one goal away from being World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 16 goals. He is currently tied with Ronaldo on 15 goals.
Brazil vs Germany 2014 Head-to-head
Brazil and Germany have played 21 matches against each other with Brazil winning 12 times, Germany four times and five games ending in draws.
Brazil vs Germany 2014 Preview
Germany will meet tough-tackling Brazil head-on when football's titans clash in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final with the host nation desperate to win the title for injured superstar Neymar.
Joachim Loew's Germany want to avenge their 2002 final defeat to Brazil by knocking the hosts out in Belo Horizonte to reach Sunday's final in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil are forced into a reshuffle without play-maker Neymar and suspended captain Thiago Silva as they look to realise dreams of a sixth title on the home soil of the Maracana. (Read more)
David Luiz, Brazil's Maverick Turned Leader
Frizzy locks flailing and eyes bulging, David Luiz charged towards the corner flag and karate-kicked it out the way after sending Brazil into the World Cup semi-finals with a stunning free-kick against Colombia.
His celebration a caricature of his playing syle, Luiz rarely does things the conventional way.
The most expensive defender ever having sealed a £50 million ($85 million) move from Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain last month, he played the majority of his final season in the Premier League in midfield as Jose Mourinho didn't trust him to defend and is his country's second top scorer at the World Cup. (Read more)
Joachim Loew Expects 'Battle' vs Gutsy Brazil
Germany coach Joachim Loew has accused Brazil of going "beyond the limits" in their tackling and said he expects 'a battle' in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal against the Selecao.
Loew turned up the pressure for the semifinal at Belo Horizonte by insisting Mexican referee Marco Rodriguez clamp down on hard challenges to ensure they do not go "beyond what is acceptable."
With a place in Sunday's final at stake, the Germans expect to be attacked from the start with the hosts desperate to lift the title for injured superstar Neymar. (Read More)
Brazil and Germany fans gear up for the first World Cup semis
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- The last time Brazil entered World Cup semis, they went on to win the tournament.
- Brazil have never lost in the semis, reaching the final in the last times they've made it to last four.
- Brazil and Germany have faced each other only once in the World Cup.
- Germany have kept most number of cleansheets in this tournament (3).
- Germany's Miroslav Klose is one goal away from being World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 16 goals. He is currently tied with Ronaldo on 15 goals.
Brazil vs Germany 2014 Head-to-head
Brazil and Germany have played 21 matches against each other with Brazil winning 12 times, Germany four times and five games ending in draws.
Brazil vs Germany 2014 Preview
Germany will meet tough-tackling Brazil head-on when football's titans clash in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final with the host nation desperate to win the title for injured superstar Neymar.
Joachim Loew's Germany want to avenge their 2002 final defeat to Brazil by knocking the hosts out in Belo Horizonte to reach Sunday's final in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil are forced into a reshuffle without play-maker Neymar and suspended captain Thiago Silva as they look to realise dreams of a sixth title on the home soil of the Maracana. (Read more)
David Luiz, Brazil's Maverick Turned Leader
Frizzy locks flailing and eyes bulging, David Luiz charged towards the corner flag and karate-kicked it out the way after sending Brazil into the World Cup semi-finals with a stunning free-kick against Colombia.
His celebration a caricature of his playing syle, Luiz rarely does things the conventional way.
The most expensive defender ever having sealed a £50 million ($85 million) move from Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain last month, he played the majority of his final season in the Premier League in midfield as Jose Mourinho didn't trust him to defend and is his country's second top scorer at the World Cup. (Read more)
Germany maintain their impressive record of reaching the semi-finals at 13 of the 20 World Cup finals.
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Germany coach Joachim Loew has accused Brazil of going "beyond the limits" in their tackling and said he expects 'a battle' in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal against the Selecao.
Loew turned up the pressure for the semifinal at Belo Horizonte by insisting Mexican referee Marco Rodriguez clamp down on hard challenges to ensure they do not go "beyond what is acceptable."
With a place in Sunday's final at stake, the Germans expect to be attacked from the start with the hosts desperate to lift the title for injured superstar Neymar. (Read More)
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