France U21 Falls to Germany 3-0 in Euro 2025 Semi-Final
France U21 team suffers a 3-0 loss to Germany in the Euro U21 semi-final.
Key Points
- • France U21 lost 3-0 to Germany in the Euro U21 semi-final.
- • Germany scored twice in the first 14 minutes.
- • France had several opportunities but failed to score.
- • Germany will face England in the final.
In a disappointing semi-final of the Euro U21 held in Kosice, Slovakia, the French U21 team succumbed to a significant 3-0 defeat against Germany, which has dashed their hopes of reaching the final. The match, played on June 25, 2025, saw France quickly fall behind as Germany capitalized on two defensive errors, scoring in the first 14 minutes. Nelson Weiper opened the scoring for Germany, followed by Nick Woltemade doubling their lead shortly after.
Despite showing resilience and creating several opportunities, including attempts by players Djaoui Cissé and Thierno Barry, France was unable to find the back of the net. Their struggles were compounded when Brajan Gruda scored another goal for Germany in stoppage time, a score confirmed after a video assistant referee (VAR) review.
This defeat marks an end to France's journey in the tournament, concluding their campaign with what is still their best performance in the Euro U21 since 2019. France's coach, Gérald Baticle, faced notable challenges, as the team had to adapt to missing key players ahead of the tournament. Germany's victory now sets them up for a final against England, who previously lost to Germany in the group stages.