Brazil to face Germany for first time since the 2014 World Cup hosts were routed 7-1 in semi-final humiliation
BRAZIL will face Germany next year for the first time since their 7-1 semi-final loss as the 2014 World Cup hosts.
The world’s two most famous football nations will re-match in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on March 27, 2018.
Brazil defender David Luiz and Co reflect on the humiliation of being thrashed 7-1 in their own country by Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-finalsGetty Images
Manager Tite has revamped the Brazil side since the country’s greatest ever sporting humiliation.
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And in the next few weeks they could become the first team to qualify for the 2018 finals.
The former Corinthians manager wants Brazil to face major rivals before the tournament in Russia.
So, after sealing a date with Germany, Tite is now eyeing Italy and Spain as other warm-up opponents.
Brazil boss Luis Felipe Scolari paid the price for their shocking semi-final KODPAGermany striker Thomas Muller wheels away after launching the early spree
Brazil had stumbled into the last four and faced Germany without star striker Neymar and defensive kingpin Thiago Silva.
But even Brazil’s worst fears were surpassed when the Germans raced 5-0 in front after 29 minutes, clinical passing exposing awful defending.
Brazil coach Tite is already making big plans for their 2018 World Cup bid – with a shot at their 2014 World Cup s/f conquerors Germany at the top of his agendaGetty ImagesGermany celebrate winning the 2014 World Cup but their semi-final win over host nation Germany is the most powerful memoryGetty Images
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Brazil’s first competitive home loss since 1975 was certain after Thomas Muller, new World Cup record scorer Miroslav Klose, two-goal Toni Kroos and Sami Khedira struck.
Wideman Andre Schurrle hit two more after the break before his then-Chelsea team-mate Oscar replied in the final minute.
Many Brazil fans ended up cheering every German pass – a sad, surreal touch to a searing, sensational display.
Victory for Brazil in Berlin next year would be no consolation for the South Americans’ summer of 2014.
But it might help to confirm they are a serious force in time for the finals in Russia.
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