The German national team commenced their international fixture schedule for the year this Friday evening, taking on Switzerland in a friendly at Basel’s St. Jakob-Park. Our live report captures all the key moments as the DFB squad faced off against the Swiss national side.
| Goals | 1:0 Ndoye (17.), 1:1 Tah (26.), 2:1 Embolo (41.), 2:2 Gnabry (45.+1) |
| Switzerland Lineup | Kobel — Widmer (46. Zakaria), Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez (46. Muheim) — Xhaka (46. Jashari), Freuler — Ndoye, Rieder, Vargas (46. Manzambi) — Embolo |
| Germany Lineup | Baumann — Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Raum — Goretzka, Stiller — Sane, Gnabry, Wirtz — Havertz |
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Second Half: Switzerland vs. Germany Live
59 Goretzka registered another attempt, with the midfielder once more pushing forward from approximately 16 meters. His strike, however, narrowly missed, veering just wide of Kobel’s right post.
55 Germany’s attacking cohesion primarily manifested down the left flank. Raum delivered another ball towards the near post, where Havertz made a run but couldn’t convert, pushing his shot wide. Following this, Wirtz attempted a long-range effort, also missing the target by a fine margin.
54 Leroy Sane continued to struggle to make an impact. The Galatasaray player once again lost possession in midfield after a poorly judged through ball intended for Havertz failed to connect.
52 Switzerland remained assertive. Raum was forced into a last-ditch clearance against Manzambi deep in his own half after misjudging the initial ball. Germany subsequently struggled to break free from their own half, conceding possession in the build-up, though their defensive positioning prevented further immediate danger.
50 Schlotterbeck maintained a somewhat careless and inattentive demeanor. His passes lacked precision on two occasions, though these misplays fortunately did not pose any direct threat to Baumann’s goal.
48 The second half commenced with renewed pace. Wirtz deftly chipped a ball over the defensive line into the penalty area, finding Gnabry, who had made a run down the left. Gnabry attempted to prod the ball past the post, but Kobel was alert and made the save. The resulting corner kick came to nothing.
Second Half Kick-off! The match resumes! Switzerland made four substitutions during the break.
Half-time: Switzerland vs. Germany Live
Half-time. A tumultuous first 45 minutes drew to a close. After a somewhat slow start, the game rapidly gained momentum. Germany displayed superior technical play and created early chances through players like Havertz and Goretzka. However, the Swiss proved far more clinical, capitalizing on the first defensive lapse from the visitors. An error by Schlotterbeck initiated a rapid counter-attack via Xhaka and Ndoye, leading to Switzerland’s opener. Tah soon equalized for Germany from a short corner. The match largely continued in one direction, but just before the break, another moment of sluggishness in the DFB defense was punished by Embolo, restoring Switzerland’s lead. This advantage was also short-lived, as Gnabry, following an excellent pass from Wirtz, leveled the score once more just before the whistle.
Goal for Germany
First Half Whistle. And then it’s half-time.
45+1 GOAL for Germany! Gnabry equalizes! Stiller intercepted a misplaced pass in midfield, delivering it to Wirtz. Wirtz then played a superb through ball to Gnabry, who calmly chipped it over Kobel. The Swiss goalkeeper appeared hesitant and came off his line rather casually, contributing to the goal.
Switzerland 2-1 Germany
45 One minute of added time.
43 Almost 3-1! Tah managed to halt a Vargas counter-attack at the last second, but the rebound fell to Rieder. He unleashed an audacious shot from nearly 20 meters, which, to Germany’s relief, cannoned off the crossbar.
Goal for Switzerland
41 GOAL for Switzerland! The home side ruthlessly punished German errors. Following a defensive blunder in Germany’s build-up, the Swiss swiftly shifted play to the right flank. With three German players failing to close down, Widmer was able to deliver the ball into the six-yard box. Tah struggled against Embolo, losing the aerial duel, and Embolo headed home to restore Switzerland’s lead.
Switzerland 1-1 Germany
39 Germany’s play out from the back improved significantly. The visitors deftly navigated periods of pressure, successfully breaking out of their own half and quickly transitioning into attack. Sane delivered another cross from the right half-space, though it didn’t create a clear chance. Goretzka then attempted an acrobatic back-heel shot with his back to goal, but it sailed wide.
36 The German team continued to win possession deep in their own territory. Havertz once again squandered an opportunity to put Germany ahead. Sane found Gnabry centrally outside the box, who then played a quick one-touch pass to his fellow forward. Havertz attempted a shot from the right side of the penalty area, but blazed it over the crossbar.
32 Havertz posed another challenge for the Swiss goalkeeper. Goretzka impressed with a strong run through midfield before setting up the Arsenal striker. Havertz then skillfully eluded three defenders with a series of feints before unleashing a shot from a half-left position outside the box. However, Kobel dealt with the low drive into the far corner with relative ease.
30 Germany delivered a swift response to falling behind. It appeared set-pieces had been a focus in training, as Switzerland seemed caught unaware by Raum and Kimmich’s short corner routine. The score was now level, and Germany maintained their offensive intensity. The question remained whether they could consistently create chances from open play against Kobel’s goal. Particularly, the wingers, Wirtz and Sane, had yet to fully impose themselves on the match.
Goal for Germany
26 GOAL for Germany! From a short corner, David Raum delivered the ball from the left flank to the far post, where Jonathan Tah was left completely unmarked to head home. Gregor Kobel at the near post didn’t look his best on this occasion. A deserved equalizer for the DFB team!
Switzerland 1-0 Germany
24 Germany controlled possession, yet Switzerland held the lead. The Swiss now appeared visibly more assertive and invigorated by their goal. Julian Nagelsmann’s side struggled to penetrate their opponents’ defense, with mere ball possession failing to translate into further threats.
20 The conceded goal didn’t seem to faze the DFB team. Following a low cross from Raum, Goretzka pounced on a rebound near the right side of the six-yard box, but his shot flew over the crossbar.
Goal for Switzerland
17 GOAL for Switzerland! Following a misplaced pass by Schlotterbeck in midfield, Xhaka displayed superb vision to release Ndoye on the left flank. Kimmich was out of position, allowing Ndoye to drive into the penalty area. Stiller attempted to cover but arrived too late. Ndoye advanced towards the byline before powerfully striking the ball into the net from a tight angle.
First Half: Switzerland vs. Germany Live
16 Switzerland almost created their first major scoring opportunity, but Schlotterbeck intervened with a crucial last-ditch clearance.
13 Havertz and Wirtz combined for Germany’s first major chance, denied by Kobel! Wirtz broke through on the right wing after a pass from Havertz, then returned the ball to his teammate from the byline, approximately five meters from goal. Havertz, falling as he shot, couldn’t place his effort, making it an easy save for the Dortmund goalkeeper. From the subsequent corner, Gnabry also failed to convert a promising opportunity at the far post.
11 The match had yet to produce any significant highlights. Both teams were focused on maintaining their defensive shape and battling for control in midfield.
8 The home team initially found it difficult to advance. Embolo was roughly halted by Schlotterbeck after a vertical pass at midfield, which sparked a German counter-attack led by Gnabry. However, Gnabry’s through ball intended for Sane went awry and out for a goal kick.
5 The flow of play began to shift in Germany’s favor. Kimmich delivered another attempted cross from the right half-space, but Kobel was again well-positioned to collect.
3 Despite a misplaced pass, the German team registered their first notable attempt. A cross from Raum, following a brief shooting opportunity, ultimately landed safely in Kobel’s hands. This half-chance, however, prompted Germany to intensify their pressing efforts.
2 The match began with a distinct friendly atmosphere, as both teams adopted a relatively unhurried pace.
Kick-off! The ball is live in Basel!
Pre-match: Switzerland vs. Germany Live
Pre-match: The German starting lineup for this penultimate friendly contained a few surprises. Notably, Stiller, who was called up at the last minute to replace the injured Nmecha and wasn’t originally expected to be in the squad, featured in the team. Leroy Sane’s inclusion also raised eyebrows, given his inconsistent role at Galatasaray.
Pre-match: The Switzerland starting XI: Kobel — Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez — Xhaka, Freuler — Ndoye, Rieder, Vargas — Embolo.
Pre-match: Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany starting XI: Baumann — Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Raum — Goretzka, Stiller — Sane, Gnabry, Wirtz — Havertz.
Pre-match: Germany and Switzerland have a long footballing history, having met 46 times in international fixtures. Germany boasts a stronger record with 33 victories, compared to Switzerland’s eight wins.
Pre-match: The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 PM CET at Basel’s St. Jakob-Park.
Pre-match: Welcome to our live coverage of the international friendly between Switzerland and Germany.