Strong reaction: Germany shines against Portugal

The German national team celebrated its first big summer celebration in the Munich Arena early on Saturday evening with a 4-2 win against favorite opponents Portugal - despite some defensive wobbles.

The forced own goal brace from Rúben Dias (35th minute) and Raphael Guerreiro (39th) as well as the goals from Kai Havertz (51st) and the tournament newcomer Gosens (60th), who was involved in all four goals, create the threatening backdrop of an early tournament -Ko and the bitter end of national coach Löw's era suddenly disappeared.

Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's debut goal (15th) against Germany and Diogo Jota's goal (67th), the DFB team can still secure first place in Hammer Group F with a win against Hungary in the final group game on Wednesday. Germany can avoid the feared calculations about group constellations and the saving third place on its own. Ronaldo, on the other hand, has to tremble again with the defending champions.

Löw left his starting eleven unchanged despite the disappointment against France. The move worked – because his protégés performed completely differently than at the start. With commitment, offensive drive and wit, Germany gave the Portuguese a hard time right from the start. However, the European champions, who had a top-class attack, shocked the Germans with an early counter-attack goal from Ronaldo. The superstar scored his 19th goal at the World and European Championships and caught up with record holder Miroslav Klose. Portugal throws everything into the balance However, Germany remained clearly the better team and was rewarded with a 2-1 half-time lead thanks to Portugal's own goals. Chelsea's Champions League gold goal scorer Havertz and Gosens with a powerful header definitely put Germany on the road to victory. Diogo Jota was able to shorten the score again after Ronaldo's artistic preparatory work. There wasn't anything more possible for Portugal - even if Renato Sanches hit the bar (78th) almost created tension again. On the other hand, Joker Leon Goretzka aimed just over the goal (83'). It was also the most intense phase for the Portuguese, but they were no longer having any luck.

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Strong reaction: Germany shines against Portugal

With great courage and a lot of power, Germany's European Championship Express got rolling just in time. Driven by the outstanding Atalanta professional Robin Gosens, the DFB team gave Portugal 4 goals in a spectacular game.

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