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Austria wants revenge: Kick-off to the exciting European Championship semi-final against Germany!
On October 25, 2025, Austria will face Germany in the European Championship semi-finals at the Grotenburg Stadium, Krefeld. Excitement guaranteed!
Austria wants revenge: Kick-off to the exciting European Championship semi-final against Germany!
Things will get hot in the Grotenburg Stadium in Krefeld this Saturday, October 25th. On this day, Austria's national team will face arch-rivals Germany in the semi-finals of the IFAF European Championship Final Four. After the last meeting at the 2014 European Championship final, where Germany triumphed 30:27 in the thrill of overtime, the time has now come for revenge. Head coach Max Sommer and his team are highly motivated to achieve their first win against the German footballers in over a decade.
Germany returns to the big stage after a long absence from international tournaments. The team, led by Christian Rothe, made an impressive comeback in qualifying. With clear victories over Great Britain (49:11) and Sweden (42:6) they secured their place in the semi-finals. The journey there was also successful for Austria, the team dominated Group A with overwhelming victories against Hungary (58:3) and Serbia (78:0), making them favorites in this duel.
An exciting semi-final
Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the anticipation in the Austrian camp is palpable. Sommer emphasizes that the mood in the team is excellent and they are well prepared. Four players from the current squad were already there in 2014 and look back on how important it is to overcome this challenge. A final preparation unit in Lindabrunn takes place from Sunday to Thursday before the team travels to Krefeld.
The game will be broadcast live on ORF Sport+, starting at 6:55 p.m. Commentator Michael Guttmann and co-commentator Simon Blach will accompany the viewers through the exciting semi-finals. The second semi-final will be contested by Finland and Italy – the team that lost to Austria in the European Championship semi-finals last year.
A look back
Interestingly, Germany have not won a European Championship since 2014 and are waiting for a return to their former glory. In the meantime, France (2018) and Italy (2021) in particular celebrated successes. The history of the tournament also speaks for itself: the last European title without German participation dates back to 2005, when Sweden defeated Germany. Austria, on the other hand, has shown since its first gold medal in 2023 that it has now established itself at the top of European football.
The next duel between these two nations invites not only the players but also the fans to come to the stadium in a euphoric mood. Who will take the first step towards the title in the Krefeld Arena? An exciting game promises to captivate football fans from both countries. After all, this clash is not just about the title, but also about honor - a real cup final on the international stage!
For all fans and interested parties: Further exciting games will take place on October 28th, including the game for third place and the final. Be there and see how the history of European football continues to unfold.