Two European powerhouses go head-to-head as the knockout stage heats up in the Women’s Euro 2025.
🗓️ Match Overview:
- Fixture: France 🇫🇷 vs. Germany 🇩🇪
- Stage: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 – Quarter-Finals
- Date: Friday, July 19, 2025
- Venue: Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
- Kick-off: 6:00 PM CET (9:30 PM IST)
🔍 Key Storylines to Watch:
🇫🇷 France Eyes First Final Appearance Since 2022
- The French women’s team has been dominant in the group stages, scoring 9 goals and conceding only 1.
- Led by captain Wendie Renard and coached by Hervé Renard, France has shown tactical flexibility and attacking depth.
🇩🇪 Germany’s Redemption Arc Continues
- Germany, the record eight-time Euro champions, are chasing redemption after a shock semi-final exit in 2022.
- With a rejuvenated squad and standout players like Lina Magull and Lea Schüller, Germany is determined to reclaim its European supremacy.
🌍 A Rivalry Steeped in History:
- France and Germany have clashed in multiple high-pressure European fixtures over the past decade.
- In their last Euro meeting (2022 semi-final), Germany edged out France 2–1, a result France will be eager to avenge.
💬 Pre-Match Comments:
🗣️ Hervé Renard (France Head Coach):
“We’ve prepared for this moment. Germany is a tough opponent, but we’re focused on writing a new chapter for French football.”
🗣️ Martina Voss-Tecklenburg (Germany Head Coach):
“We respect France, but we’re not here to watch. Our goal is to bring the trophy home once more.”
🧠 Players to Watch:
- France: Kadidiatou Diani (F), Grace Geyoro (MF), Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (GK)
- Germany: Lena Oberdorf (MF), Giulia Gwinn (DF), Alexandra Popp (F)
📺 Broadcast & Streaming:
- Europe: UEFA.tv, BBC, ZDF
- India: Sony Sports Network & SonyLIV
- USA: ESPN+
🏁 What’s at Stake:
- A spot in the semi-finals, closer to lifting the prestigious European title.
- Momentum heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics, where both teams are expected to be contenders.
