After the opening defeat there was a lot of criticism, now the German national team is celebrated for the game against Portugal. The international press comments on the 4-2 victory.
Germany is back in the tournament at the European Football Championship: After beating Portugal 4-2, the DFB-Elf have good chances of making it to the round of 16 again. Not only at home did the team make amends for the opening defeat against France. International media also express their appreciation for the Germans’ appearance.
Robin Gosens made a special impression – in almost every newspaper you can read hymns of praise for the left-back, who was the outstanding man of the evening with two assists and one goal. Coach Joachim Löw, recently not without controversy, is attested to having made correct decisions after the victory. The international press agrees: The German national team can be expected again in this form.
Portugal
“Public”: “Portugal was scared of the ‘team’. During the whole game they could practically never get rid of this paralyzing fear and left Munich humiliated after the 2-4 defeat.”
“Newspaper”: “Life is difficult. A terrible performance and two own goals postpone the decision on progress to Wednesday’s game against France.”
“The ball”: “Cheer up, Portugal! The heavy defeat reveals the weaknesses. Now the game against the world champions decides on the qualification.”
“Record”: “Demonstrated! There was a lack of aggressiveness. Portugal only made five fouls. Gosens and Kimmich destroyed us on the wings. Renato’s irreverence came too late.”
“The game”: “Failed in Munich. That was an afternoon of total confusion. Now the Seleção has to take out the calculator.”
“Morning mail”: “The defense overturns the Seleção. But the hope of progressing remains.”
Italy
“Corriere della Sera”: “Germany’s victory was his, Gosens made it possible. The Germans started strong, stalled after Ronaldo’s counter-attack goal. (…) But it wasn’t just Gosen’s show, the Portuguese defense was a disaster.”
“Gazzetta dello Sport”: “The real hero of Germany’s second game at Euro 2020 is Robin Gosens, who finished Portugal with one goal and two assists.”
“Tuttosport”: “Germany is still alive.”
“The Republic”: “Germany beat Portugal with a few tactical moves and completely surrendered to the emotions: These drove (the team) to a game that crossed borders, that went from pride to fear, from despair to excitement.”
Spain
“As”: “There is room for Robin Gosens. On the left wing of the Germans, he really showed a spectacle against the Portuguese and brought back the belief in the four-time world champion.”
“Brand”: “An ode to football. That is what football is all about. Every fan who has seen the game could enjoy it to the fullest.”
“The country”: “Germany unleashed.”
“ABC”: “The dying Germany wakes up from a million reviews and overwhelms the reigning European champion in the style of Bayern (…). Six goals, a shot on the post and another half dozen chances make it the best game of the tournament.”
“The world”: “Gosens devours Portugal. Germany sweeps the Portuguese out of the stadium and takes it to the extreme in the group.”
Great Britain
“Sunday Telegraph”: “Germany prances to victory in a six-goal thriller after Portugal scores two own goals.”
“The Sun”: “Everyone should know by now – never copy the Germans off.”
“The Mail on Sunday”: “Germany is back”.
“The Sunday Times”: “The Germans turn up and humiliate Cristiano Ronaldo in the most breathless encounter of the tournament.”
France
“The Team”: “After being forced to react after the defeat by France, Germany put in an excellent performance against Portugal. Thanks to this success in front of their Munich crowd, Joachim Löw’s players are now level on points with their opponents and leave Les Bleus alone at the top.”
“The Parisian”: “The reaction of Germany was not long in coming. Four days after starting the European Championship with a defeat against France, the team pulled out their claws this Saturday in Munich and defeated titleholder Portugal.”
“The world”: “Germany saw the European Championship slip through its fingers three years after the brutal elimination in the group phase at the 2018 World Cup. But it wasn’t like that. The national team found resources and impressed in the game.”
Austria
“Kronen Zeitung”: “Germany rehabilitated on Saturday after their opening defeat against France and defeated Portugal 4-2 in a real goal spectacle.”
“Courier”: “The first spectacle goes to Germany. Two own goals from Portugal turn into a high-class game after a Ronaldo goal.”
Czech Republic
“Sport.cz”: “An amazing performance by the Germans. The defending champions had no chance.”
“aktualne.cz”: “A wild European Championship. Portugal’s Ronaldo could only watch as the two own goals were scored.”
“MF Today”: “The German Robin Gosens was the outstanding player in the 4-2 win over Portugal. He scored one goal and set up two more, including one of the Portuguese own goals. Coach Joachim Löw also praised him accordingly.”
“iSport.cz”: “Portugal are arguably the first European team to have scored two own goals in one game at a major international tournament. Five own goals have already been scored at this European Championship.”
Poland
“Sport.pl”: “Defending champions Portugal are on their knees.”
“TVP.info”: “Three German musketeers – Robin Gosens, Joshua Kimmich and Kai Havertz – tore Portugal apart.”
Netherlands
“The Telegraph”: “Unleashed Germany wins drama against Portugal. For the defeat against France in the first European Championship game Germany has particularly skillfully returned the favor.”
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