UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 result as Lea Schueller and Jule Brand get campaign for ninth tournament trophy off to winning start

POLAND MAKE IT TOUGH FOR GERMANY IN CAMPAIGN OPENER

Germany started their campaign for a ninth European Championship trophy with a win over tournament debutants Poland.

If Germany, one of the tournament favourites, thought they would be given an easy ride, they might have been surprised by how well Poland defended during the first half, constantly frustrating the German attack.

Although Ewa Pajor looked threatening on occasion, she often found herself lonely in front of the goal, with little option but herself, and failed to break the deadlock.

Meanwhile, disaster struck for Germany after captain Giulia Gwinn was forced to leave the pitch in tears after picking up an injury.

Jule Brand eventually cut through the Polish defence in the 52nd minute, after firing the ball in the back of the net.

Brand also provided the assist in the 66th minute as Lea Schuller found herself on the edge of the box and nodded the ball in the back of the net to give Germany a two-goal lead and three points.