Germany's U21 national team delivered a stunning performance to defeat France 3-0 in the semi-finals of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Two early goals set the tone for a dominant German display, securing their place in the final against England.
The match, held at the Košická futbalová aréna, saw Germany seize control from the outset. Nelson Weiper opened the scoring in the 7th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by France. Just minutes later, Nick Woltemade doubled the lead, punishing another French mistake and leaving Les Bleuets with a mountain to climb.
Despite France's efforts to mount a comeback in the second half, the German defense held firm. The French team, which had shown resilience in previous tournament matches, could not find a way past Germany's organized backline. The final nail in the coffin came in stoppage time when substitute Brajan Gruda scored Germany's third, sealing a comprehensive victory.
The win was a showcase of Germany's clinical finishing and tactical discipline. In contrast, it was a night of frustration for France, who were unable to convert their possession into clear-cut chances.
This victory marks a significant achievement for the German U21 side, who will now face England in the final. England secured their spot after defeating the Netherlands in their semi-final clash.
In other recent Franco-German football news, the senior national teams met earlier in the month. On June 8, 2025, France defeated Germany 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League third-place playoff.
