Germany Defeats France in Dramatic Quarter-Final Battle at Women’s Euro
Basel, Switzerland – The German women’s national football team achieved a historic feat by defeating France in the quarter-finals of the Euro 2025, in a match that will be etched in the memory of the fans. Despite playing with one player less for a large part of the match, the Germans demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination, sealing their victory in an exciting penalty shootout.
Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, with her arms outstretched to celebrate the triumph alongside her teammates, symbolized the incredible German victory. In the history of the Women’s European Championship, no team had ever managed to come back in a match after suffering a sending-off, until now.
The situation became complicated for Germany in the 12th minute when Kathrin Hendrich received a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct. This expulsion, the fastest in the history of the Women’s European Championship, forced the Germans to play with ten players for almost two hours.
Despite the adversity, Germany fought bravely during the 120 minutes of play. Berger, in particular, was key to keeping his team in the fight, making nine crucial saves. One of them, a spectacular save, avoided an own goal that could have changed the course of the match.
The match was full of tension and emotions. Germany, with ten players, didn’t make it easy for France, who had several scoring opportunities. In addition, a missed penalty by Sjoeke Nüsken in the 68th minute increased the pressure on the German players.
The atmosphere in St. Jakob Park stadium was electric throughout the match. The German fans, present in large numbers, cheered on their team with chants and shouts, creating an atmosphere of unconditional support.
The match was decided in a dramatic penalty shootout, where the confidence of the Germans contrasted with the nerves of the French. Berger, with her saves, became the heroine of the day, securing the victory for Germany.Alemania venció a Francia en los cuartos de final de la Eurocopa 2025, a pesar de la temprana tarjeta roja que le dio ventaja a Francia, después de una dramática tanda de penales.Germany’s victory over France in the Women’s Euro quarter-finals is a historic triumph for German football. Despite adversity, the players showed courage, determination, and an unwavering team spirit, securing their place in the semi-finals.The defeat of France, which extends to 12 losses in 12 matches against Germany in major tournaments, is a hard blow for the French team. France has not managed to get past the quarter-finals of the European Championship on several occasions, and their performance in major tournaments has been disappointing.
Germany, on the other hand, is preparing for the semi-finals against Spain, with their sights set on the final. The team will have to adjust their strategy, especially given the absences of Nüsken and Hendrich, as well as Giulia Gwinn’s injury, but the team’s morale is sky-high.
France, for its part, must analyze its performance and seek solutions to improve its performance in future tournaments. France’s lack of success in major tournaments is a constant concern.
