Germany coach Joachim Low believes that neutralising Andres Iniesta and Xavi will be the key to his side's hopes of upsetting Spain in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Durban.

The Barcelona pair played major roles when Vicente del Bosque's team were crowned European champions two years ago and have again figured heavily in South Africa.

Low said: "They've played together for a long time at Barcelona, that's what makes the difference. But if we get on top of them and put them under pressure as we did with (Lionel) Messi, that will be the key to the match."