Stony-faced after Spain pain! German WAGs look dejected after Euro 2024 quarter-final knockout with Julian Nagelsmann's teary girlfriend consoled in the stands

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Germany's WAGs were unable to hide their disappointment after their dramatic Euro 2024 quarter-final knockout at the hands of Spain last night. 

The hosts were eliminated in a pulsating showdown in Stuttgart with Mikel Merino breaking their hearts after guiding home a header in the 119th minute.

Julian Nagelsmann's side looked to have rescued their own tournament hopes through Florian Wirtz's equaliser in stoppage time, sending the tie to extra-time.

But just minutes after Niclas Fullkrug saw an effort superbly saved by Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon, Merino met Lamine Yamal's cross to spark wild scenes.

The wives and girlfriends of Germany's players and head coach Nagelsmann remained inside the stadium long after the final whistle to console their partners.

Germany's WAGs looked dejected after the loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals (pictured: Julian Nagelsmann's girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger)

Manuel Neuer's partner, Anika Bissel, looked unimpressed during a phone call in the stands

Mikel Merino (centre) scored a superb header in the 119th minute to break the hosts' hearts

Much like their other halves, they were also visibly dejected with the result.

Nagelsmann's partner, former journalist Lena Wurzenberger, was seen being gently consoled while in her seat, a small German flag drawn onto both of her cheeks.

Wurzenberger has been regularly spotted cheering on Germany at games this summer and has shared several moments of intimacy with Nagelsmann.

Manuel Neuer's girlfriend, Anika Bissel, was snapped on the phone while Florian Wirtz's partner, Aaliyah, looked unimpressed as she walked past a photographer.

Lea Prinz, Maximilian Mittelstadt's girlfriend, was stony-faced when making her way out of the stadium and wore her boyfriend's No 18 shirt in a show of support.

Wurzenberger appeared to be consoled as she remained in her seat after the final whistle

Lea Prinz, the partner of Maximilian Mittelstadt, was stony-faced as she left the stadium

Florian Wirtz's girlfriend, Aaliyah, glanced at a photographer while wearing a Germany shirt

Merino's dramatic late header found the top corner and sent Spain into the semi-finals

An emotional Nagelsmann later held his post-match press conference and insisted his side had not deserved to lose the game while fighting back tears.

'It hurts because we won't be able to do better for another two years and I'll probably never experience a home tournament again in my career,' Nagelsmann said.

'We have created a great symbiosis with the people around the country. If we had performed badly, it would have been deserved and then we wouldn't have to fight back tears. There was not one second where my players did not give everything.'