France settled third in the European Championship 2025, after it made a balanced and convincing offer against Germany, and the confrontation ended with the victory of “Duke” with two clean goals at the “Mercedes Benz Arena” stadium in Stuttgart.
Killian Mbappe led his country for decisive superiority, after the scoring opened and made the second goal, to end the French team on the mini -coronation platform, while Germany was satisfied with fourth place in a copy that was disappointing for its fans.
A German superiority at first and French effectiveness
The first minutes of the match witnessed a clear field control of the landowners who pressed the depth and the parties, and Niklas Volcrouj almost put Germany in the foreground with two dangerous attempts that goalkeeper Mike Mainan firmly tackled.
Despite the German preference, the “Mancheft” was unable to translate into goals, while the French team resorted to organized rebounds that carried a real danger with Mbabi’s fast movements.
Mbappe makes the difference
After a long French steadfastness, the beating time came at the ideal moment. Moments before the end of the first half, Aurelin Chaamini sent an ideal cross pass inside the area, which Mbappe received with a skill, the defender elaborated with flexibility and hit a precise ball inside the Ter Stegen window, giving the “roosters”.
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In the second half, the French team seemed more fierce and organized, with a noticeable decline in the performance of Germany players, which opened the way for multiple opportunities for their goal.
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Despite the brilliant confrontations by goalkeeper Ter Stegen, especially in front of Mbappe’s shots, Michael Olisi and Rayyan East, the 84th minute carried the second goal for France, after a decisive pass from Mbappe successfully translated by Olisi in the net.
Mbappe is the best in the meeting
According to the official website of the tournament, Killian Mbappe was crowned the best player in the match, after he scored a goal and made another, and was the most prominent settlement element in the confrontation. Its maximum speed during the meeting was 34.8 km/h, and made six offensive attempts directly on the goal.
The technical observer of the European Football Association said: “Mbappe was the key to winning, the scoring opened at a decisive timing, and made the second goal, and posed a continuous threat through short passes and quick starts.”
France on the podium
With this victory, France concludes the championship with a bronze medal, strengthening its continental presence, stressing its ability to compete in the major championships, while Germany failed to exploit the land factor and the public, to come out without any crowning or honorary center.
