Topics: World Cup 2014, FIFA World Cup, Germany, Argentina
Germany will have a chance to bring the coveted crown back home after 24 long years but will have to overcome a major hurdle in the form of Argentina.

Germany produced the performance of a life time as they condemned hosts Brazil to a crushing 7-1 defeat in the semifinal of the competition. The atmosphere in the German camp is expected to be buoyant but it is important Joachim Löw’s men do not get ahead of themselves since the job has not been completed as yet.

The German national team has often been nicknamed as the “bridesmaids” or the “chokers” this relates to their inability to finish the job. Die Mannschaft have managed to reach the semifinal four times in a row but never managed to win the title in any of those occasions which further raises doubts as to whether they will be able to turn the odds in their favor this time around.

According to Argentinean legend Diego Maradona, Germany’s impressive victory has made them become “full of themselves” something his team compatriots can take advantage of.

"They are, as we say, full of themselves," he said. "That is better for Argentina.

"Germany are not impossible."

Maradona eyeing revenge for World Cup 2006 defeat

According to the 1986 world cup winner Germany are not impossible to beat however their counterparts have got the better of them on numerous occasions. Maradona was the star of the show as Argentina defeated Germany 3-2 in Mexico to clinch the World Cup title, but Germany have tasted more success recently at the expense of their opponents on Sunday.

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Die Mannschaft defeated Argentina on penalties when the World Cup was held at their own soil back in 2006 and then gave their counterparts a 4-0 thumping four years later at South Africa. But perhaps their biggest victory against Argentina came back in 1990 when the three time world champions pulled off a 1-0 victory over La Albiceleste to win the World Cup.

Argentineans and Maradona in particular will be eyeing revenge as their team goes head to head with Germany on Sunday. Joachim Löw’s men will definitely enter the field as favorites after a huge win against Brazil but must ensure that they keep their focus and do not let anything distract them till the final whistle.