U21 final: Germany without Bayern and BVB against England on the move!

U21 final: Germany without Bayern and BVB against England on the move!

Today, June 28, 2025, the football scene is eagerly awaiting the U21 European Championship final between Germany and England at 9 p.m. While England, as defending champions, relies on players from the top clubs, the German team has no players from Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund. A novelty, but as history shows, not an obstacle on the way to success.

The British talents, led by Harvey Elliott, already impressed in the semi-final against the Netherlands. Elliott was the decisive man, scoring both goals in the 2-1 win and showing his determination even after two missed chances. An impressive performance that sounds promising not only for him but also for his team. In the final he will face a German team that was able to beat France 3-0 thanks to a strong team performance, further proof of the DFB team's ability to shine even without the giants from Munich and Dortmund.

The German team: A strong structure

The German U21 is strong, supported by players from SC Freiburg and Eintracht Frankfurt. The Breisgauer team provides talents such as goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, central defender Max Rosenfelder and midfielder Merlin Röhl. Frankfurt brings full-back Nathaniel Brown, Nnamdi Collins and right winger Ansgar Knauff into the game. The squad is also well rooted in Bundesliga football with players from regional clubs such as 1. FSV Mainz 05, 1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Particular attention is paid to Eric Martel, who played a crucial role in 1. FC Köln's promotion. Paul Nebel, who scored an impressive 16 scorer points for Mainz, and Rocco Reitz, the defining face of Gladbach, complete the strong framework. It is not the first time that the DFB team has celebrated success without stars from Bayern or Dortmund. Past successes, such as winning the title in 2017 without Bayern players, show that numbers are not everything.

A look at the other side

The team from England has established itself as a serious opponent. The players from Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal fit into the Three Lions' strategy. Of particular note is the young Elliott who, despite a difficult season with only 18 appearances due to a broken foot, now looks to be the key player in the final. In addition to him, Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal FC) and James McAtee (Manchester City) are potential talents who can set dangerous offensive accents.

An exciting final is approaching, and no matter how it ends, both teams are clear that the lights on the big stage of the U21 European Championship will shine brilliantly. The anticipation of a heated encounter is great! Are we experiencing another historic evening in football? Hopes are high, both on the German and English sides!

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