Mats Hummels’ return to Germany came as a result of his own goal as Euro 2020 favorites began their campaign with a 1-0 win over Munich in France.
Hummels won the World Cup after Germany knocked France out of the 2014 World Cup, has been in international exile since 2013, but his return was rare as he was caught 20 minutes later in a Group F match.
Joachim Low’s team never appear to stand firm against the French press, and perhaps they were lucky to see Antonio Rudiger not punished for a possible grip by Paul Pogba.
Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema missed offside goals, but the Led Blues, who came to the post through Adrian Rabiot, were also not paid as they were unbeaten in the Euro opener for the ninth time.
Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema missed offside goals, but the Led Blues, who came to the post through Adrian Rabiot, were also not paid as they were unbeaten in the Euro opener for the ninth time.
A stab should have been opened by a goal from France, yet Paul Pogba sent a free header after meeting Antoine Griezmann’s great corner.
His 100th start for Germany with the end of France the first goalkeeper in history Manuel Neuer had to criticize Mbappe’s strike.
Soon after, the French opener had Mbappa given a good place to finish off Lucas Hernandez’s cross, but instead Hummel sai smashed his own net to cool the German defense with a great Pogba pass.
Thomas Mueller missed an instant opportunity to be equal, Pogba thought Rudiger had bitten him before he complained, although replays were inevitable.
France were ready to double their lead early in the second half, with only the Rabbit having to hit a close post from close range after ignoring Griezmann’s simple pass.
Rabiot’s chance had prompted Germany to hit Serge Gnabry over the crossbar of Hugo Lloris.
Delayed In the 66th minute, Paris Saint Germain star Hummels denied a spectacular solo strike to the late offside flag Mbappe before he could easily leave.
With his achievement, Hamels recovered by tackling a last ditch, and three time champions Germany failed to count their fortunes, though Benzema had a goal of rejecting his return to the big tournament after him.
