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Euro 2025: Build-up to France v Germany in last quarter-final
Update: Date: 19:09 BST Title: Chelsea v Chelsea Content: France v Germany (20:00 BST) So, another game at Euro 2025 pitching Chelsea team-mate against Chelsea team-mate. In tonight's case, it's France midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois against Germany's Sjoeke Nusken. Update: Date: 19:06 BST Title: Team news - Baltimore and Schuller drop to bench Content: France v Germany (20:00 BST) Emily SalleyBBC Sport in Basel Laurent Bonadei makes four changes to the France side that ran out 5-2 winners against the Netherlands in their last group game. Captain Griedge Mbock returns from more than a month out with a calf injury to make her first start of the tournament. She's joined by Maelle Lakrar, who has recovered from a hamstring issue. The more experienced duo replace youngsters Thiniba Samoura and Alice Sombath, who had been deputising at centre-back. Sandie Toletti and Sandy Baltimore drop to the bench, with Bonadei favouring Grace Geyoro and Kadidiatou Diani. France XI: Peyraud-Magnin; De Almeida, Mbock, Lakrar, Bacha; Geyoro, Jean-Francois, Karchaoui; Cascarino, Katoto, Diani. Subs: Lerond, Picaud, Samoura, Sombath, Toletti, Malard, Majri, Mateo, Gago, Baltimore, N'Dongala, Bogaert. Germany boss Christian Wuck makes three changes and chooses a more-defensive looking 5-4-1 formation after their 4-1 defeat by Sweden. The big news is Lea Schuller is on the bench, with Giovanna Hoffman getting the nod up front. Franziska Kett replaces Carlotta Wamser, who was sent off for a goalline block with her hand in the last game. Kett starts at left-back, with Sarai Linder switching to the right as expected. Germany XI: Berger; Linder, Hendrich, Minge, Knaak, Kett; Brand, Senss, Nusken, Buhl; Hoffman. Subs: Johannes, Mahmutovic, Gwinn, Lohmann, Freigang, Schuller, Dabritz, Zicai, Cerci, Dallmann, Kleinherne. Update: Date: 19:05 BST Title: Post Content: Straight to the team news. Update: Date: 19:03 BST Title: When Germany beat France at Euro 2022 Content: France v Germany (20:00 BST) Emily SalleyBBC Sport in Basel The last time France played Germany in the Euros, they fell to a 2-1 defeat in the semi-finals in Milton Keynes. From a French point of view, they'll be glad there is no Alexandra Popp in this German team as it was her two goals that sunk them in 2022. There are eight members of the current France squad that started in that semi-final - Delphine Cascarino, Melvine Malard, Kadidiatou Diani, Grace Geyoro, Sandie Toletti, Sakina Karchaoui, Griedge Mbock, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin. Meanwhile, Giulia Gwinn, Kathrin Hendrich and Sara Dabritz are the only players in the 2025 Germany squad that started. Gwinn has since suffered a serious knee injury and is out of Euro 2025. Update: Date: 19:01 BST Title: Revenge in the air Content: France v Germany (20:00 BST) Hello! This time next week we will know the identities of the two teams who will compete in the Euro 2025 final at St Jakob-Park on 27 July. There are two semi-finals in midweek, but first the fourth and final quarter-final between two nations who have history. Revenge is in the air in Basel. Update: Date: 18:59 BST Title: One place left to be filled Content: France v Germany (20:00 BST) Italy have made it. England left a nation biting their finger-nails before going through, while world champions Spain will also be playing in the last four of Euro 2025. There is one more semi-final spot to be filled. Will it be Germany, the most successful nation in the history of the tournament? Or France, who have a reputation of choking in major tournaments? Time to find out. This video can not be played Highlights of France v England. This video can not be played Brand scores 'absolutely brilliant' goal to give Germany lead
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Renard replacements making mark for France in Euros
France v Germany Date: Friday, 18 July Kick-off: 20:00 BST Venue: St Jacob-Park, Basel Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Sports Extra (from 19:50 BST). Text commentary and video highlights on the BBC Sport website and app When Wendie Renard was left out of the France squad for Euro 2025, it sent shockwaves through women's football. After all, the 34-year-old centre-back was the country's captain and had a wealth of experience from 168 international caps and a highly decorated club career with Lyon. "She is one of the best defenders in the world," said Syanie Dalmat, a reporter for French sports newspaper L'Equipe. "Even if she had some injuries, she was always good on the pitch when she played - so the decision was not easy to understand." Instead of Renard, France manager Laurent Bonadei chose to bring four centre-backs who, before the Euros, had made 133 appearances for their country between them. However, his plan seems to be paying off in Switzerland as France topped Group D - widely considered the most difficult of the pools - to establish themselves as serious title contenders as they search for a maiden major trophy. Two 21-year-olds - Thiniba Samoura and Alice Sombath - have flourished in Renard's absence, making their mark in the group stage as the more experienced Griedge Mbock and Maelle Lakrar missed out because of injuries. "It is their first big competition and I think they've done a very good job. Even if the French conceded a goal in each game, I think there is satisfaction in the defence," Dalmat said. But with Mbock and Lakrar both fit again, who will Bonadei choose for France's quarter-final against Germany? 'Sombath looks the boss' & Samoura 'not afraid of risks' Sombath, who plays alongside Renard for Lyon, has started every game in Switzerland, impressing with her commanding style in France's 2-1 win against defending champions England in their opener. "Sombath was incredible against England. She's very young but she's very calm, she's a leader and she's the future of the French team," French football reporter Morgane Huguen said. Dalmat added: "She has a tough maturity. She's a young player, but when she plays in central defence she looks like she's the boss." Samoura, meanwhile, has shown her ability with her feet, having played as a centre-midfielder, right-back and centre-back for Paris St-Germain last season. "I have athletic and technical qualities. I also try to break the lines. That's what I do best," Samoura explained in a news conference on Monday. Dalmat added: "She can take the ball from the back and break some lines, and she's not afraid of taking some risks with the ball at her feet." But Bonadei, who has been unpredictable with his team selections since taking charge in October, has a decision to make against Germany. The France boss confirmed in his news conference on Friday that captain Mbock would indeed start, but it remains uncertain who will line up alongside her. "Against a team like that, France will need some experience," Dalmat said. "Even if I think Samoura and Sombath have done well, Mbock and Lakrar have much, much more experience, and in a game like this, experience is crucial." Asked whether she was fearful of returning after more than a month out with a calf injury, Mbock said she was "not scared". "I trust my team-mates, I know others can help me and fill any gaps if I lack pace. I am lucky, I am in collective sport, I can count on team-mates," she added. Germany have defensive headache While there is "satisfaction" in the France backline, Germany have a host of defensive problems to solve. The eight-time champions' title hopes suffered a huge blow in their opener against Poland as their captain Giulia Gwinn limped off the pitch in tears with a medial ligament injury in her left knee. After beating Poland and Denmark, things fell apart for Christian Wuck's side in their final group game against Sweden. Gwinn's replacement Carlotta Wamser had impressed with a superb assist for Jule Brand for Germany's opener, but the right-back was shown a red card for a goalline block with her hand to deny Stina Blackstenius. Germany were 2-1 down at the time, but the resulting penalty and extra-player advantage sent Sweden on their way to a commanding 4-1 victory. They will now go into their quarter-final without an obvious replacement for both their first choice and back-up right-back, leaving boss Wuck with a major defensive headache. Franziska Kett is likely to make her first start of the tournament, lining up as left-back with Sarai Linder moving to the right. Asked about Kett, Wuck said: "She's very quick with her left foot, she has incredibly good will and she's able to defeat people in duels." Euro 2025 fixtures and group standings Euro 2025 TV & BBC radio schedule The 16 confirmed squads for Euro 2025
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Renard replacements making mark for France in Euros
France v GermanyDate: Friday, 18 July Kick-off: 20:00 BST Venue: St Jacob-Park, BaselCoverage: Live on BBC Radio Sports Extra (from 19:50 BST). Text commentary and video highlights on the BBC Sport website and app When Wendie Renard was left out of the France squad for Euro 2025, it sent shockwaves through women's all, the 34-year-old centre-back was the country's captain and had a wealth of experience from 168 international caps and a highly decorated club career with Lyon."She is one of the best defenders in the world," said Syanie Dalmat, a reporter for French sports newspaper L'Equipe."Even if she had some injuries, she was always good on the pitch when she played - so the decision was not easy to understand."Instead of Renard, France manager Laurent Bonadei chose to bring four centre-backs who, before the Euros, had made 133 appearances for their country between his plan seems to be paying off in Switzerland as France topped Group D - widely considered the most difficult of the pools - to establish themselves as serious title contenders as they search for a maiden major 21-year-olds - Thiniba Samoura and Alice Sombath - have flourished in Renard's absence, making their mark in the group stage as the more experienced Griedge Mbock and Maelle Lakrar missed out because of injuries."It is their first big competition and I think they've done a very good job. Even if the French conceded a goal in each game, I think there is satisfaction in the defence," Dalmat with Mbock and Lakrar both fit again, who will Bonadei choose for France's quarter-final against Germany? 'Sombath looks the boss' & Samoura 'not afraid of risks' Sombath, who plays alongside Renard for Lyon, has started every game in Switzerland, impressing with her commanding style in France's 2-1 win against defending champions England in their opener."Sombath was incredible against England. She's very young but she's very calm, she's a leader and she's the future of the French team," French football reporter Morgane Huguen added: "She has a tough maturity. She's a young player, but when she plays in central defence she looks like she's the boss." Samoura, meanwhile, has shown her ability with her feet, having played as a centre-midfielder, right-back and centre-back for Paris St-Germain last season."I have athletic and technical qualities. I also try to break the lines. That's what I do best," Samoura explained in a news conference on added: "She can take the ball from the back and break some lines, and she's not afraid of taking some risks with the ball at her feet." But Bonadei, who has been unpredictable with his team selections since taking charge in October, has a decision to make against France boss confirmed in his news conference on Friday that captain Mbock would indeed start, but it remains uncertain who will line up alongside her."Against a team like that, France will need some experience," Dalmat said. "Even if I think Samoura and Sombath have done well, Mbock and Lakrar have much, much more experience, and in a game like this, experience is crucial."Asked whether she was fearful of returning after more than a month out with a calf injury, Mbock said she was "not scared". "I trust my team-mates, I know others can help me and fill any gaps if I lack pace. I am lucky, I am in collective sport, I can count on team-mates," she added. Germany have defensive headache While there is "satisfaction" in the France backline, Germany have a host of defensive problems to eight-time champions' title hopes suffered a huge blow in their opener against Poland as their captain Giulia Gwinn limped off the pitch in tears with a medial ligament injury in her left beating Poland and Denmark, things fell apart for Christian Wuck's side in their final group game against replacement Carlotta Wamser had impressed with a superb assist for Jule Brand for Germany's opener, but the right-back was shown a red card for a goalline block with her hand to deny Stina were 2-1 down at the time, but the resulting penalty and extra-player advantage sent Sweden on their way to a commanding 4-1 will now go into their quarter-final without an obvious replacement for both their first choice and back-up right-back, leaving boss Wuck with a major defensive Kett is likely to make her first start of the tournament, lining up as left-back with Sarai Linder moving to the about Kett, Wuck said: "She's very quick with her left foot, she has incredibly good will and she's able to defeat people in duels."
