Germany coach Joachim Low believes his side's "winning mentality" could be the deciding factor when they face Spain in Sunday's Euro 2008 final in Vienna. Germany struggled against Turkey in their semi-final and lost to Croatia in an earlier group match. But Low said: "We have not been at a high level permanently. However, the pressure is off now we're in the final. "We have the experience of this kind of tournament. We believe we can win such games - we have a winner's mentality." The defeat by Croatia in the group stages appeared at the time to be a major setback to Germany's hopes of progressing through the tournament, while narrow wins over Austria, Portugal and Turkey could have gone against them had opposition teams been more clinical. By contrast, Spain have won every match in Austria and Switzerland, easing into the final courtesy of a 3-0 win over Russia in their semi-final, although they did need penalties to beat Italy in the previous round. However, Germany still find themselves one win away from a fourth European Championship title and a first major honour since their triumph in the competition in England in 1996. Low insists past form will count for little in Sunday's showdown and added: "Spain showed once again they have a very good team and they have been playing at a consistently high level since the tournament began. "The Spanish also showed eloquently they were the better team against Russia. Once they took the lead they were very good at moving the ball around among themselves. "But we're in the final now and we have a lot to win on Sunday. We know we can do it and our morale is high, that's what matters." 606: DEBATE Who's going to win - Spain or Germany? shivam_man utd In preparation, Low says his side will be adopting a "back to basics" programme. "We are overjoyed to be in the final but as for the gameplan, we'll just go back to basics," he confirmed. "You have to move and pass the ball around. I don't think it would make much sense for us to sit down and analyse the semi-final, it is of no use now. "Any coach's task before the final is to re-energise his players and motivate them. We won't train very hard between now and the final, recuperation is the key." Germany defender Christoph Metzelder has spent the last 12 months in Spain, having joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund, but he concedes that he only has basic knowledge of his opponents in the final. He has played alongside Spain internationals Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos and faced the likes of David Silva, Marcos Senna and Raul Albiol but said: "Our scouts have been watching Spain for some time and they certainly know more about them than I do. "However, I know the mentality of the players and also know how to play against them. I will give my team-mates a few tips but it certainly won't be anything decisive." The 27-year-old revealed he has been in touch with Casillas and Ramos since the semi-finals but insists any friendships will be on hold until after Sunday's showdown. "We have sent each other our congratulations on reaching the final and we really get on well but that is something that will be put on ice for 90 minutes on Sunday," he added. "Then everyone will be doing his best for his country and to win the title."