US EditionFrance Boss Bonadei Plays Down Talk of Revenge as Germany Loom at Women's Euros
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, JUL 19 – France enters the quarterfinal undefeated while Germany faces key absences in a tactical match to reach the semifinals of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship.
- On Saturday, France women’s football team faces Germany women’s football team at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, 9 PM CEST, with France undefeated in the tournament.
- Ahead of kick-off, Bonadei rejected revenge framing, noting Germany’s eight titles, as he guides France to its first major international title.
- Tactically, Germany shifts to a 5-4-1 formation under Giovanna Hoffmann, with key absentees Lea Schuller and Laura Freigang, and Aissatou Sow Mbock returning as captain.
- With a semi-final spot at stake, Spain arrive after a 2-0 Friday win, and Christian Wück warned that knockout games offer no easy rides.
- Beyond today’s match, the tournament’s narrative hinges on these quarter-finalists, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals, impacting the race for the Euro title and fueling fan anticipation.
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France boss Bonadei plays down talk of revenge as Germany loom at women's Euros
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