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DFB women before the European Championship quarter-finals: underdogs against France!
The DFB women will play in the European Championship quarter-finals against France in Basel on July 19, 2025. Outsider role and personnel challenges.
DFB women before the European Championship quarter-finals: underdogs against France!
The German footballers face a challenge: in the European Championship quarter-finals they will face France in the St. Jakob-Park in Basel on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9 p.m. After a disappointing 1:4 defeat against Sweden in the last group game, the DFB team goes into this game as underdogs. Despite these adverse circumstances, there is optimism within the team, hopes rest on coach Christian Wück, who wants to encourage the team to reach their full potential and play unpleasantly.
The defensive situation is causing more concern as both captain Giulia Gwinn and Carlotta Wamser are missing due to a red card suspension. Assistant coach Maren Meinert emphasizes the urgency of forming a compact defense in order to stop the French team's dangerous attack. The DFB team is particularly worried about the individual class of players like Wendie Renard and Eugénie Le Sommer. Alexandra Popp, one of the most experienced players in the team, also warns of this danger.
Strong performance from the French
France made a strong impression in this European Championship, finishing first in their group and winning all of their preliminary round games. These include impressive victories against defending champions England (2:1), Wales (4:1) and the Netherlands (5:2) after a temporary deficit. Laurent Bonadei's team has been unbeaten since December and has won all of their eleven games, making them serious opponents for the DFB team.
Key players in the French team, such as Delphine Cascarino and Marie-Antoinette Katoto, were also in good form, each with two goals and two assists. The midfield is strengthened by talented PSG players such as Sakina Karchaoui and Grace Geyoro. Such factors could have a decisive influence on the outcome of the game.
History of encounters
A look into the past reveals that France has never been able to win against Germany in major tournaments, which could be a small ray of hope for the DFB players. However, the last five matches ended more in favor of the German selection. The last match took place on February 23, 2024 in the Nations League semi-final, which France won 2-1. Against this background, it could be crucial for Germany to capitalize on its strong history and team spirit.
It remains to be seen how the DFB selection will fare in the quarter-finals. An early elimination in this knockout game would represent a setback, especially after the disappointing performance at the 2023 World Cup. The anticipation in the team is high, goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger emphasizes the positive attitude before this important duel.
The game will be broadcast live on ZDF, the broadcast starts at 8:15 p.m. Alternatively, there is a live ticker and an audio live stream sportschau.de available. Incidentally, the 2025 European Championship will take place in Switzerland, which makes for a particularly exciting setting and is likely to further fuel interest in football in the region.