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After 20 years, Germany wins European Championship gold in the thrilling final against Turkey!
Germany wins EuroBasket 2025 88-83 against Turkey and secures its first gold medal since 1993.
After 20 years, Germany wins European Championship gold in the thrilling final against Turkey!
On September 14, 2025 the time has finally come! Germany will face Turkey in the highly anticipated final of the European Basketball Championship at the Xiaomi Arena in Riga. The anticipation has rarely been so great, because this final is a real sporting highlight. The German basketball players set the stage for this final with a strong performance in the group stage, where they won all five games - including impressive wins against Montenegro, Sweden, Lithuania and Great Britain. The team then mastered the semi-finals just as impressively: they beat Slovenia 99:91 and Finland 98:86 in the semi-finals. fr.de reports that ... So the mood is exuberant and expectations are high.
And the best part? The last title that Germany won at a European Championship was 20 years ago - there has not been a triumph since 1993. Under the leadership of interim national coach Alan Ibrahimagic, the team has the chance for historic success. The focus is on captain Dennis Schröder from the Sacramento Kings and the talented Franz Wagner from the Orlando Magic, who are considered key players.
Exciting finale and the result
In the exciting finale, a true thriller developed. Turkey started the game brilliantly and initially led 13-2, but Germany could not be shaken off. Despite being behind at halftime (40:46), the team managed to turn the game around. In the end, Germany emerged victorious and secured the gold medal and their first title since 1993 with an 88:83 victory. NBA.com informs that...
The personal highlight for Dennis Schröder is particularly outstanding: he was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament. This is not the first time that Schröder has shone in such a role, as he was already MVP of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where Germany also won the title. The All-Tournament team was also eye-catching with names like Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Medal for Greece
While Germany and Turkey fought for the title, the game for the bronze medal was also going on in the background. Greece secured this against Finland in an exciting match with 90:87. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The tournament was very even overall, as neither team had suffered a single defeat before the final - both had a record of 8-0.
The broadcasts were also impressive: the final was streamed live and free of charge on RTL from 7:05 p.m. and on RTL+. MagentaSport also showed the game on all platforms so that fans didn't miss any highlights. An event to mark on your calendar!