Press comments DFB defeat
“Mbappé sinks Germany”
Updated on June 8th, 2025 – 10:52 p.m.Reading time: 3 min.
The German team has chances in the dozen, but does not use them. For the international press, France benefited primarily through a player.
Germany also loses the second game in the Nations League final tournament. On Tuesday, the team of national coach Julian Nagelsmann received a 0-2 against France. The international press has watched – and Kylian Mbappé marked as a decisive factor. But a German international is also highlighted.
“Le Figaro”: “A smile and a little ease at the end of the season. Didier Deschamps and his troops had previously signed to experience these emotions in the ‘small final’ of the Nations League. The French team won against Germany (0: 2), which was not exactly sparkling with fame.”
“L’équipe”: “The French national team did not have to play well to lead 1-0 in Germany. The late goal by Kylian Mbappé (45th), the 50th of his international career, did not reward the slightest pressure moment of ‘Les Bleus’ nor the tireless activity of the captain of the French national team. (…) The second half showed a completely different picture: tried in vain to build something, there was no ideas and talent, while the French were constantly dangerous in the switchover game.
“Le Sud-Ouest”: “‘Les Bleus’ with two faces, they knew how they had to react. After a weak first half, the newly formed French national team happily led 2-0 and secured third place in the Nations League.”
“Le Parisien”: “If ‘Les Bleus’ know why they lost to Spain (4: 5) on Thursday, it is not sure whether they will understand why they won against Germany (2-0) on Sunday. After swept away by the Harlem Globetroters of the game, they have conquered third place in the Nations League. Kombo. “
“Mundo Deportivo”: “In a game equally exciting for Germany and France, which was not about a title, the French team won 2-0 on Sunday in Stuttgart and secured third place in the Nations League. This is thanks Bite missed. “
“Sport”: “Historical Mbappé frustrated big ter Stegen.”
“As”: “Mbappé saves the honor. (…) and in the end, when Germany already had the white flag, the second goal for France. Mbappé, who did not get the ubiquitous Ter Steg under control, initiated a great counterattack with a pass from the striker, the national team’s record goal. Team, sweet to Deschamps, has no international meaning, but is a nice end to the season. “
“La Vanguardia”: “Mbappé’s instinct defeats Ter Stegens Germany in the consolation finale. Tentative applause from Kylian Mbappé and Deschamps. And the disappointment in the eyes of Nagelsmann and Ter Stegen after they lost the ‘little finale’ of the rather weak consolation.”
“Marca”: “Mbappé continues its shape and sinks Germany. Mbappé made the difference.”