Conclusion: Germany after the group stage – now you guys are going to win the title!

Author: Soccer-ticket.com | Published on 28. June 2024

The 2024 European Football Championship in Germany is in full swing and fans of the DFB team have indeed had some reasons to celebrate, as the German national team put in some good and solid performances during the group stage. These not only ensured that Germany progressed to the round of 16 of the European Championship with confidence, they also revived hopes that the German team could make it back to the big time in 2024. We take a look back at the group stage of the current European Championship and also venture a prediction for the upcoming round of 16 against Denmark.

Power play against Scotland – how strong Germany were in the 2024 European Championship opener

The European Football Championship kicked off in Germany on 14 June 2024. Host nation Germany took on Scotland in the first match and what the global fans saw whetted their appetite for the rest of the tournament. The German team swept Scotland off the pitch with an emphatic 5:1 victory and left no questions unanswered as to whether or not Germany was in European Championship form. After a wonderful right-footed shot from Leverkusen’s Wirtz in the 10th minute of the match, the knot was quickly broken and Germany now had the chance to play with more freedom. FC Bayern Munich’s Musiala made it 2:0 in the 19th minute and the red card against Porteous shortly before half-time ensured that the game continued to go well for the Germans. Havertz dispatched the subsequent penalty to make it 3:0.

The substitute Füllkrug made it 4:0 in the 68th minute and played his way into the focus of many top clubs at this European Championship group stage. The 87th minute of the European Championship match against Scotland then offered a minor setback, as Rüdiger scored his own goal to give the Scots their first cheer. The Scottish fans made the most of the evening and celebrated Rüdiger’s own goal as if it was their own. Can then made it 5:1 for Germany in stoppage time to seal their place at the 2024 European Football Championship.

Solid Hungary succumbs to Germany’s constant attacking football

19 June 2024 brought with it the second group match against Hungary. It quickly became clear that this was a challenging opponent. The Hungarians were able to keep up well and did not make it easy for the German players to create chances. In the 22nd minute, however, Musiala unleashed his powerful right-footed shot to give his team a 1:0 lead. It then took until the 67th minute before captain Gündogan was able to increase the lead to 2:0. That was the final score and Germany got their first taste of the tough opponents that await them at Euro 2024. Nevertheless, Germany secured their place in the last 16 of the European Championship on home soil with this second victory in the group stage. However, there was no time for final celebrations, as the last group game against Switzerland was still about winning the group.

Panic against Switzerland? Germany wobbles in the last European Championship group game

Germany’s first two European Championship matches gave not only the team but also the fans a lot of confidence. No wonder they expected to be able to hold their own against Switzerland and pick up another three points. However, Switzerland had an interest in winning the group themselves and so it was a hard-fought match for 90 minutes. Switzerland took a 1:0 lead in the 28th minute through Ndoye’s goal. Germany then struggled to force an equaliser. Only in stoppage time did Füllkrug save not only the draw, but also the victory in Group A. The match against Switzerland was a valuable lesson, because from now on no opponent should be underestimated at this European Championship.

European Football Championship 2024 – Final standings Group A:

• 1st place: Germany with 7 points and 8:2 goals
• 2nd place: Switzerland with 5 points and 5:3 goals
• 3rd place: Hungary with 3 points and 2:5 goals
• 4th place: Scotland with 1 point and 2:7 goals

European Championship round of 16: Germany vs. Denmark – all important information about the match

Germany will now face Denmark in the round of 16 of the European Championship on 29 June 2024. On paper, Germany are the clear favourites, as the Danes drew 3 times in Group C and only managed a goal difference of 2:2. Qualification for the final round was therefore linked to a bit of luck. Nevertheless, the Danes have proven time and again in recent years that they are capable of bringing larger footballing nations to their knees. In the final round of a European Championship, every opponent must be regarded as a final opponent. Coach Julian Nagelsmann will have to find the right concept against the defensively strong Danes if they are to emerge victorious at Signal-Iduna-Park. One positive fact: Germany and Denmark have already met three times at the European Football Championships and the German teams have emerged victorious twice so far. All good things come in threes, don’t they?

Euro 2024: Will Germany become European champions?

Before the start of the European Football Championship, few football experts had any real hope that Germany could be counted among the favourites for the title. But the group stage of Euro 2024 has raised hopes. Germany played 3 good games and is now in the round of 16. However, the match between Germany and Denmark should not be underestimated by the hosts. The match in the round of 16 under the direction of referee Michael Oliver from England is likely to be fiercely contested. And even after a possible victory in the match between Germany and Denmark, Germany would face an incredibly tough tournament. But hey – if you want to become European champions in 2024, you have to beat the best teams on the entire continent. And Germany have proven that they are ready for the next big title.