Germany’s national football team delivered a stunning 7:0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Freiburg, showcasing their dominance ahead of 2024. The match, held in the new Europa-Park Stadium, marked a historic win and highlighted the team’s offensive strength. Coach Julian Nagelsmann praised their relentless performance, while players like Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz celebrated their contributions. Despite the success, Freiburg may not become the team’s permanent home due to its smaller capacity compared to other German venues.
Germany’s Spectacular Farewell Match
In an exhilarating 7:0 triumph over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the German national football team bids farewell to its home fans ahead of 2024. This remarkable match left everyone in awe as the DFB team showcased their impressive skills. Leading the praise were Bosnia’s coach and renowned football legend Lothar Matthäus.
The Dominance of Freiburg
While England boasts Wembley Stadium and France has the Stade de France, Germany is home to a variety of venues. The national team travels throughout the country, playing in cities like Munich, Hamburg, and Berlin. However, statistics reveal a compelling case for Freiburg as the ideal host for the DFB team. The recent victory marked the fourth consecutive 7:0 win for Germany in Breisgau, following similar routs against Kuwait in 2002, Malta in 2004, and Luxembourg in 2006, all played in the old Dreisamstadion. This latest match, part of the Nations League, was a historic first in the new Europa-Park Stadium.
The thrilling encounter brought joy not only to the players but also to the spectators who witnessed this festival of goals. RTL expert Lothar Matthäus expressed his enthusiasm, calling it one of the best games in the history of German international matches. Bosnia’s coach, Sergej Barbarez, echoed this sentiment, acknowledging Germany as one of the world’s top teams. The 2014 World Cup champions had longed for such recognition, and on this night, it was well-deserved. The DFB team’s performance was overwhelmingly dominant, showcasing their offensive prowess and relentless goal-scoring appetite.
National coach Julian Nagelsmann was instrumental in this success, having revitalized the DFB in just over a year. He expressed pride in the team’s display, stating, “We delivered an incredibly greedy game, both offensively and defensively. We did not let up in the second half, even after the substitutions.” He highlighted the effectiveness of their counter-pressing as a key factor in their victory.
Midfielder Jamal Musiala, who opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, described the match as ‘fun!’ He reflected on the team’s execution of their game plan, saying, “What we wanted to do, we did right.” Florian Wirtz also celebrated his contributions, scoring twice shortly after the break while emphasizing the team’s collective effort: “I believe that the performance today was very, very good from the whole team, including the players who came in. That’s why it was a very nice evening for us.”
For goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, the match was particularly memorable as he played his second international match in his hometown of Freiburg without conceding any goals. He summarized the night perfectly, stating, “Insane what happened today.” Despite the success in Freiburg, it is unlikely that the DFB will designate this stadium as their new home ground. With a capacity of just under 30,000 seats, it may be considered too small for matches against major opponents, distinguishing Germany’s football culture from that of England or France.