Fernandinho was a man possessed against Colombia, charging around and putting tackles in like David Batty in his prime.

Who will the Manchester City man target this evening - Mesut Ozil? Thomas Muller?

Germany have trailed for just eight minutes at the 2014 World Cup so far.

Brazil midfielder Fernandinho has committed 10 fouls in his last two World Cup matches without being booked.

Germany have used the fewest players in this World Cup among the four semi-finalists - 17.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer

"Germany's players have just emerged to warm up and received what can best be described as a loud Brazilian raspberry. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be key tonight and he looked the calmest man in the Estadio Mineirao going through his routines.

"Brazil are also out now after completing the usual lengthy bout of hugging and very visible team bonding."

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Joachim Low steps out into the Belo Horizonte evening carrying a glass of his favourite tipple. It looks like Scotch on the rocks but I'm sure it isn't. Apple juice?

Either way he looks as relaxed as he could possibly be.

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BBC Sport's South American expert Tim Vickery analysed how Brazil can flourish in the tournament without Neymar here. The above graphic was one of his potential line-ups and it has been proved correct, with Bernard favoured over Willian.

"This has been Scolari's base system for over a year now, since the pieces started to come together at the start of last June with the entry of Gustavo." he said.

"Maintaining the formation would be a gesture of faith in his players and in the depth of his squad. Willian has been seen as the first reserve for either Neymar or Oscar. Indeed, before the tournament there was a media push for him to be in the side in place of his Chelsea team-mate.

"The impression is that he has lost ground over the course of the last few weeks."

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Both sets of players look remarkably calm given the pressure of tonight's game. Brazil are captained by David Luiz tonight in a back four featuring some very big hair indeed...

Former England international Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live

"You have to back Scolari and say he knows what he is doing by picking Bernard.

"We were expecting Brazil to be a bit negative but if it pays off the manager will be a legend. Sometimes you can throw in a player out of the blue and he comes up with a performance.

"Scolari believes in Bernard and perhaps he can come up with something different."

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer

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"Once again this stadium is a sea of yellow Brazil shirts and the volume will turn up with every minute towards kick-off now. Germany's fans are making plenty of noise in a small corner and the weather is absolutely perfect - cool and overcast which will suit the players."

So Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Bernard is the man chosen to take Neymar's place on the left of the Brazil attack this evening.

What do we know about the 21-year-old?

He's only 5ft 5ins tall and cost the Ukraine side around 25m Euros last summer when he left Brazil. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said last summer that he has 'joy in his legs.'

Can he share the joy tonight?

Earlier we asked you who will contest the World Cup final. Now it is time to select your winner in our Match of the Day vote.

Argentina, Brazil, Germany or Netherlands? Pick your choice via the voting section on this page.

Voting will close at 21:00 BST. The result will be announced in this page and on the Brazil v Germany Match of the Day programme on BBC1. Terms and conditions can be read here.

So how can you keep up to date with tonight's semi-final I hear you say?

You can watch the match live on BBC One from 20:30 BST or click on the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page to view. Former England striker and MOTD presenter Gary Lineker will be joined by former England captain Alan Shearer, ex-Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown and former Scotland defender Alan Hansen.

Match commentator Steve Wilson will be joined by former Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown in Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte.

Michael Hilton:, external Looking forward to seeing this classic Brazilian attacking line-up of Fred and Bernard

Rian Hoskins:, external It's going to be a tight match. Germany have picked the right set-up while Brazil's passion shines through. Too close to call.

BBC Radio 5 live

For those out and about, you can also listen on BBC Radio 5 live.

Mark Pougatch presents build-up from 20:00 BST, before match commentary with Mike Ingham, Ian Dennis and Danny Mills from 21:00 BST.

You can also listen by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page.

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Germany are unchanged - so Miroslav Klose does indeed start up front.

Germany: Neuer, Hoewedes, Hummels, Khedira, Schweinsteiger, Ozil, Klose, Muller, Lahm (c), Kroos, Boateng

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There are three changes for Brazil, with Bernard getting the nod to replace Neymar.

Brazil: Julio Cesar, David Luiz (c), Fernandinho, Marcelo, Hulk, Fred, Oscar, Dante, Luiz Gustavo, Bernard, Maicon

Who's your money on then? The hosts minus their two best players?Or the visitors who haven't really played well since their opening game?Or are we going all the way to extra-time yet again...?

Former England captain Gary Lineker, MOTD

"I really thought Brazil had got it together in the first half of their quarter-final against Colombia. They played fast, attacking aggressive football - very aggressive at times, the referee could probably have stamped down on that quicker.

"They went 2-0 up in the second half and then it all went wrong. They started booting the ball aimlessly out of play, they got over-excited, they thought they had won it and were wasting time.

"Thiago Silva got a silly second yellow in the tournament and then Neymar got injured with a couple of minutes to go. All of a sudden you are thinking 'can they still do it?'"

David, Wales: The Germans will win tonight. They often seem not to be doing much and then the ball hits the back of the net. The dangerous thing for them is the pace out of midfield that Brazil has vs the German offside trap. If Germany keep their shape and hold an effective line I believe they will win this match.

Steve Huish in Surbiton: Germany to win this evening. All due respect to Brazil over Neymar but they fouled their way to the semi final. Germany playing good football. The ref has to stop the fouling and give yellows.

Ross in Kent: Evenings like this make me wish England were actually good at football!

Is tonight the night? Miroslav Klose was a surprise starter in the quarter-final against France and the Germany forward needs one more goal to become the leading scorer in World Cup history.

Incidentally, while Leeds striker Ross McCormack has joined Fulham for a reported £11m, Klose has only cost a combined total of £3.3m during his career. World Cup top scorer or Championship top scorer? Hmmm...

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No window-banging, cap-wearing nonsense from the Germans as they step off their coach. They are here for business.

Just Miroslav Klose's fourth World Cup semi-final...