Germany, a favorite in Euro 2025, faced a heavy defeat to Sweden after leading early in the match. Stina Blackstenius and Smila Holmberg turned the game around following a red card for Carlotta Wamser. Fridolina Rolfo scored from a penalty, and Lina Hurtig added another goal. Sweden emerged as group winners while Germany, despite strong performances in previous matches, now faces a challenging quarter-final. Klara Buhl expressed frustration over the defeat, emphasizing the need to move on quickly. Germany's loss marks their heaviest in major tournaments since 1991 against Sweden, underscoring their struggles in high-pressure matches.
"We started the game very well. We were fully in it and the better team. We then give the game away in 10 minutes. We're incredibly bitter about that. We have to put that behind us as quickly as possible."
"The result means Sweden enter the quarter-finals as group winners, while Germany finish second and will face the top team from Group D - likely France or England - in the last eight, ahead of a potential semi-final clash with world champions Spain."
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