Germany and Denmark faced off in a Group C match of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 today, July 8, 2025, at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland.
Germany entered the match with confidence after a 2-0 victory over Poland in their opening game. However, they are contending with the loss of captain Giulia Gwinn, who sustained a knee injury in the first half of the match against Poland. Denmark, on the other hand, were looking to rebound after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sweden.
A win for Germany, combined with Poland not defeating Sweden, would secure their place in the quarter-finals. For Denmark, a loss to Germany coupled with a win or draw for Sweden against Poland would mean they could not reach the quarter-finals.
Germany's coach, Christian Wück, anticipated a compact and defensively focused Denmark side, highlighting the need for patience and clinical finishing. Denmark's approach against Sweden involved a more cautious and direct style, with wing-backs dropping into defense to form a back five when not in possession. A similar approach was expected against Germany, as Denmark needed at least a point to keep their Euro dreams alive.
Pernille Harder of Denmark acknowledged the challenge posed by Germany, recognizing their quality players and the difficulty of the match. She emphasized the importance of teamwork in both defense and offense.
The match kicked off at 18:00 CET. In Germany, the match was broadcast on Das Erste and Sportstudio. BBC Two broadcast the game in the UK. The game was also available via live stream.
