Germany secured a 2-0 victory against Hungary in their second group match at the European Championships, held in Stuttgart. This win, following their 5-1 triumph over Scotland, puts the German national team in a strong position to advance to the round of 16.
Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gündogan were the standout performers for Germany, with Musiala scoring the first goal in the 22nd minute and Gündogan adding the second. Musiala was involved in most of Germany's attacking moves and was substituted in the 74th minute after setting up Gündogan's goal.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer played a crucial role in maintaining Germany's lead, making several key saves, including stopping a free kick from Szoboszlai and a header from a Hungarian player before halftime. His performance was a significant factor in Germany's victory.
Despite the loss, Hungary put up a strong fight, creating several chances and defending well. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome Germany's dominance. Hungarian goalkeeper Gulasci also made several important saves to keep his team in the game.
National coach Julian Nagelsmann decided to stick with the same starting eleven that played against Scotland, showing confidence in his team's abilities. However, there are ongoing transfer rumors involving several German players, including Jonathan Tah and the Stuttgart trio Waldemar Anton, Deniz Undav, and Chris Führich. Nagelsmann assured that these rumors are not causing unrest within the team.
- The match saw Germany wearing their pink jerseys for the first time in this European Championship. The victory against Hungary marks Germany's second consecutive win, bringing their total points to six and almost guaranteeing their advancement to the next round.
- Hungary, despite their efforts, will need to secure a win against Scotland in their next match to have a chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. The Hungarian team showed resilience but ultimately fell short against a strong German side.
- Nagelsmann's decision to reward the Stuttgart trio with a substitution in their home stadium if conditions were right reflects his understanding of the players' sentiments and motivations. This approach aims to maintain team morale and focus amidst transfer speculations.
- The performances of Wirtz and Havertz were less impressive compared to their teammate Musiala. Both players were substituted before the hour mark, indicating that Nagelsmann is willing to make tactical changes to ensure the team's success in the tournament.
