How to watch Germany v Portugal on TV tonight - channel and kick-off time
Germany and Portugal face off in the first of the Nations League semi-finals this evening
Germany and Portugal face off at the Munich Football Arena
(Image: Maja Hitij - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images )
As we reach the business end of this year's Nations League, two of the most talented sides in Europe, Germany and Portugal, go head to head in pursuit of international glory in the first semi-final of the competition.
This pair of great footballing nations clash at the Allianz Arena in Munich as both teams compete for the chance to reach the final to face France or Spain, who play tomorrow night.
The Germans, who are looking to win the trophy in their back yard, knocked out Italy in the last round to reach a first Nations League last four.
Robert Martinez's squad brushed passed Denmark back in March to book their place in the semis.
This is a Portuguese side who have experience in winning the competition, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading his side to a Nations League win in 2019.
Here is everything you need to know....
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What time does the match kick-off?
Germany v Portugal kick-off is at 8pm (UK time) on Wednesday, June 4, at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
How to watch the match?
In the UK, fans of each country and football enthusiasts can watch the match live on Amazon Prime Video, with PPV available at £2.49 if you are not an Amazon Prime subscriber.
New customers to Amazon Prime Video will need to create an account before being able to watch the game.
Germany v Portugal team news
For the Germans, Julian Nagelsmann will be without team regular Jamal Musiala, who has been injured since the game against Augsburg on April 4.
Real Madrid's Antionio Rüdiger also misses out with injury, so too does Nico Schlotterbeck and Angelo Stiller.
However, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is available and will start in goal, Nagelsmann has confirmed.
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Portugal are slightly more fortunate with their injuries, with only Joao Cancelo unavailable.
Martinez is likely to keep faith with the group that started the last round of Nations League matches, although he has brought Pedro Goncalves back into the squad and 18-year-old Rodrigo Mora has also been given his first call-up.
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