Germany reached the semifinals of the Women's Euro 2025 the hard way. Forced to play 10-vs.-11 for most of the match due to an early red card, the Germans beat France in a shootout to advance out of the quarterfinals. It was the first time in tournament history a team won a game after falling behind with 10 players.

France captain Mbock makes her first start start of the tournament having recovered from her calf injury. That means it's a new centre-back partnership for Les Bleues. Alongside the Paris Saint-Germain defender is Maelle Lakrar who also makes her return after a two-game absence with a hamstring injury.