Germany, Ann-Katrin Berger and Women's European Championship
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France captain Mbock makes her first start start of the tournament having recovered from her calf injury. That means it's a new centre-back partnership for Les Bleues. Alongside the Paris Saint-Germain defender is Maelle Lakrar who also makes her return after a two-game absence with a hamstring injury.
Germany advance in Euro 2025 and France crash out again after a wild game with a red card, multiple big VAR calls, extra time and PK shootout.
Germany overcame France on penalties and reached the Euro semifinals despite playing almost the entire match with 10 players.
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Ten-woman Germany reached the Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout against France following a gruelling match which finished 1-1 after extra time.
Germany reached the semifinals of the Women's Euro 2025 the hard way. Forced to play 10-vs.-11 for most of the match due to an early red card, the Germans beat France in a shootout to advance out of the quarterfinals. It was the first time in tournament history a team won a game after falling behind with 10 players.
Heartbroken France were left lamenting another European exit at the hands of Germany on Saturday in a stunning 6-5 penalty shootout loss in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, leaving Les Bleues still searching for their first major tournament title.
Germany will play world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 semifinal after a dramatic win against France. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was the difference for Germany as they overcame an early red card to win on penalties.