Euro 2024: Switzerland vs Germany — A Hard-Fought Draw
On June 23, 2024, at the “Frankfurt Arena” in Frankfurt am Main, Switzerland and Germany clashed in the third round of Euro 2024’s group stage. This encounter attracted over 40,000 spectators, highlighting the high interest in the tournament and the game between two strong teams. The match ended in a 1–1 draw, allowing both teams to maintain their positions in Group A and advance to the playoffs. For Germany, this result secured the top spot in the group, while Switzerland, with 5 points, finished second.
Historically, matches between Switzerland and Germany have always been characterized by high intensity and determination. Their last meeting was in a friendly match in 2020, which ended 3–3. In major tournaments like the European and World Championships, Germany has had a slight advantage, but the Swiss have consistently shown resilience.
Pre-Match Build-Up
Both teams had demonstrated their ambitions and readiness to fight for playoff berths before the match. Germany had confidently defeated Scotland (5–1) and Hungary (2–0), while Switzerland had a victory over Hungary (3–1) and a draw with Scotland (1–1). Thus, this encounter was crucial for determining the group standings.
Team Lineups Switzerland:
- Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
- Defenders: Silvan Widmer, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez
- Midfielders: Granit Xhaka (captain), Remo Freuler, Fabian Schar, Dan Ndoye, Ruben Vargas
- Forward: Breel Embolo
Germany:
- Goalkeeper: Marc-Andre ter Stegen
- Defenders: Jonathan Tah, Niklas Schlotterbeck, David Raum, Mitchell Weiser
- Midfielders: Florian Wirtz, Robert Andrich, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane
- Forwards: Niklas Fullkrug, Kevin Beier
Match Flow
The match began with active attacks from both teams. Germany had a chance to open the scoring on the 17th minute, but Robert Andrich’s goal was canceled due to a foul. This decision sparked controversy as many fans felt the foul was minimal and did not warrant canceling the goal. Shortly after, on the 25th minute, Dan Ndoye received a yellow card for rough play. However, just three minutes later, on the 28th minute, Ndoye redeemed himself by scoring a goal after an excellent pass from Remo Freuler. This goal gave the Swiss confidence, and they continued to attack actively.
The first half ended with Switzerland leading 1–0, but the game remained tense. Germany constantly sought opportunities to score. On the 38th minute, Jonathan Tah received a yellow card for rough play, which meant he would miss the next match. This was a significant loss for the German team as Tah was a key defender.
In the second half, Germany started attacking aggressively to equalize. On the 61st minute, Germany’s head coach made a double substitution: Niklas Schlotterbeck replaced Jonathan Tah, and David Raum replaced Mitchell Weiser. These substitutions strengthened Germany’s game, and on the 65th minute, Merveille Bianchetti, who replaced Robert Andrich, helped Germany intensify their attacks.
Switzerland also made several substitutions: on the 65th minute, Kevin Duah replaced Breel Embolo, and Ruben Vargas replaced Fabian Schar. These substitutions did not significantly change the game’s course but helped refresh the lineup.
On the 67th minute, Switzerland’s captain Granit Xhaka received a yellow card for rough play, intensifying pressure on the Swiss defense. On the 76th minute, Leroy Sane and Niklas Fullkrug replaced Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, respectively, giving Germany an additional impetus in attack. On the 81st minute, Silvan Widmer received a yellow card for holding an opponent, meaning he would also miss the next game.
In the final minutes of the match, Germany intensified their pressure, and on the 90+2nd minute, Niklas Fullkrug scored a goal, equalizing the score with a pass from David Raum. This goal was a key moment in the match, allowing the Germans to avoid defeat and secure the top spot in the group.
Match Statistics
- Expected Goals (xG): Switzerland 0.57 — Germany 1.65
- Ball Possession: Switzerland 38% — Germany 62%
- Shots on Goal: Switzerland 4 — Germany 18
- Shots on Target: Switzerland 3 — Germany 3
- Shots off Target: Switzerland 1 — Germany 10
- Blocked Shots: Switzerland 0 — Germany 5
- Free Kicks: Switzerland 14 — Germany 16
- Corner Kicks: Switzerland 2 — Germany 9
- Offsides: Switzerland 2 — Germany 2
- Goalkeeper Saves: Switzerland 2 — Germany 2
- Fouls Committed: Switzerland 14 — Germany 12
- Yellow Cards: Switzerland 3 — Germany 1
- Passes: Switzerland 339 (271 accurate) — Germany 656 (593 accurate)
- Tackles: Switzerland 15 — Germany 14
- Attacks: Switzerland 28 — Germany 54
- Clearances: Switzerland 8 — Germany 4
- Crosses: Switzerland 0 — Germany 8
Germany Tops Group A
With this result, Germany finished the group stage in first place in Group A, collecting 7 points. Their victory over Scotland (5–1) in the first match, a confident win against Hungary (2–0), and a draw with Switzerland (1–1) ensured their comfortable progression from the group. The Germans displayed high scoring efficiency and reliable defense throughout all group stage matches.
The German team showed impressive performance, scoring a total of 8 goals and conceding only 2. This allowed them to accumulate the maximum points needed to advance from first place. They demonstrated a deep squad and the ability to adapt to various situations on the field, making them one of the tournament favorites.
Switzerland Secures 2nd Place in Group A
Thanks to the result in this match, Switzerland finished the group stage in second place in Group A, collecting 5 points. Their victory over Hungary (3–1) and two draws (1–1 with Scotland and Germany) allowed the Swiss team to advance to the playoffs. The team showed a good level of play, especially in defense, conceding only 3 goals throughout the group stage.
This success was possible due to cohesive team play and good physical preparation. Switzerland demonstrated the ability to fight until the end, which was particularly evident in the match against Germany. Despite holding the lead until the final minutes, the team managed to withstand strong pressure from the opponent and earn an important point.
Securing second place in Group A means Switzerland will face the second-placed team from another group in the playoffs. This gives them a good chance to continue their successful campaign in Euro 2024. The team showed that they can compete evenly with strong opponents and are ready for further challenges.
Victory over Hungary and draws with Germany and Scotland were the result of hard work and tactical acumen from the coaching staff. Switzerland has proven capable of competing for top positions and can be a serious contender for any team in the tournament.
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