France U21 Stuns Denmark U21 to Advance in UEFA Euro 2025
France U21 secures a dramatic 3-2 victory against Denmark U21 in the Euro U21 quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-finals.
Key Points
- • France U21 won 3-2 against Denmark U21 in the Euro U21 quarter-finals.
- • Denmark initially led with goals from C. Bischoff and O. Sørensen.
- • France's comeback included goals from D. Cissé, Q. Merlin, and M. Tel.
- • The match emphasized France's offensive strength despite their historical U21 championship drought.
In an exhilarating quarter-final clash at the UEFA U21 European Championship, **France U21 triumphed over Denmark U21 with a score of 3-2** on June 22, 2025. The match took place at 18:00, broadcasting live on W9 and beIN SPORTS 1 in Slovakia.
Denmark initially took the lead with a goal from **C. Bischoff** in the 18th minute, and shortly after halftime, **O. Sørensen** extended their advantage with a goal in the 49th minute. However, France showcased remarkable resilience, staging a spirited comeback. Just before halftime, in the 44th minute, **D. Cissé** scored, narrowing Denmark's lead to 2-1. The momentum firmly swung in France's favor when **Q. Merlin** netted the equalizer in the 84th minute, followed almost immediately by **M. Tel’s decisive goal** in the 85th minute, sealing the victory for France.
Both teams utilized a 4-3-3 formation under the management of **G. Baticle** for France and **S. Højer** for Denmark. The match, officiated by **referee Sander van der Eijk**, proved to be a nail-biter filled with dramatic twists.
Throughout the tournament, Denmark had shown promise, finishing strongly in their group and notably defeating the Netherlands, positioning them as a formidable opponent. France U21, despite being historically successful, had not claimed the U21 championship since 1988 and was determined to alter that record.
Betting markets had favored France prior to the match, offering odds of 4/6 against Denmark's 16/5, reflecting confidence in the French squad's ability to advance. Key players such as William Osula for Denmark, who had contributed significantly in earlier matches, were expected to lead the charge for Denmark, but ultimately, it was France's offensive strategy that prevailed in this thrilling encounter.