On July 8, 2014, one of the most impactful matches in football history took place: Germany's 7-1 victory over Brazil in the semifinals of the World Cup in Brazil, where the 'Canarinha' was the host. The Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte witnessed a duel that left a mark comparable to the famous 'Maracanazo' of 1950, with this defeat being known as 'Mineirazo'.

What was expected to be a closely contested match for a place in the final in Rio de Janeiro turned into a devastating blow to Brazil's pride. By the half-hour mark, the scoreboard already showed a resounding 5-0 with goals from Thomas Müller, Miroslav Klose, Toni Kroos (twice), and Sami Khedira. The images of Brazilian fans crying in the stands reflected the desolation of the moment.

In the second half, Germany added two more goals through André Schürrle, while Oscar scored Brazil's only goal. Miroslav Klose broke Ronaldo Nazário's record by reaching 16 goals in World Cups. David Luiz, captain in the absence of the suspended Thiago Silva, couldn't hold back the tears as Germany advanced to the final.

Joachim Löw, the German coach, recalled in an article for the German Football Association how everything went right in that game. Germany capitalized on Brazil's initial momentum, and after the first goal, the Brazilians advanced blindly, allowing Germany to score repeatedly within minutes. Löw emphasized the importance of respecting the opponent and highlighted the respectful and empathetic reaction of the Brazilians after the match.