First choice keeper Anne Moll, captain Paulina Bartz, Julia Mickenhagen (up to 68 minutes) and Estrella Merino Gonzalez were all in the starting XI, Delice Boboy did not play. Melina Krüger (Hamburg SV) gave the team under Germany coach Michael Urbansky the lead on 75 minutes and the Netherlands levelled in the final minute.
With a total of five players in the squad of 20, Bayer 04 have the most players in the Germany line-up. Captain Bartz and Moll played for Germany last year. Back then, Germany lost the final against the third group opponents Spain 3-2 on penalties.
The Germany U19 team play Ireland in the second group match on Thursday 18 July. Sunday 21 July brings a rerun of last year's final against Spain. All three games are at the Jonava City Stadium. The matches are available to watch live and free of charge on the streaming service DAZN and on UEFA.tv.
Forthcoming fixtures:
Thursday, 18 July: Ireland vs Germany (13.00 CEST)
Sunday, 21 July: Germany vs Spain (13.00 CEST)
Wednesday, 24 July: Semi-final (kick-off TBC)
Saturday, 27 July: Final (17.00 CEST)
From his arrival at the airport, the medical and contract signing, right through to photo shoots, his very own trading card and his first interview at the BayArena: Werkself TV followed new signing Afonso Moreira up close on his first day in Leverkusen. In the interview, the 21-year-old Portuguese left-winger, who has joined the Werkself from Lyon, talks about his excitement ahead of joining Bayer 04 and the Bundesliga, as well as his conversation with head coach Carles Martínez. Moreira also reveals the secret behind his iconic goal celebration – which he intends to perform “as often as possible” at the BayArena next season...
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A new signing for the U19s: Bayer 04 have signed winger Clinton Wilson from Schalke 04. The 18-year-old previously played for Leverkusen youth teams from January to June 2024.
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After eight years, Ida Daedelow is set to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 18-year-old, whose original contract was due to run to 2027, is joining second-division side VfL Bochum.
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As with the other youth teams (U16 to U19), Bayer 04 are also relying on familiar faces—some in new roles—and fresh impetus from the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season in the younger age groups. An overview of the U11 to U15 teams.
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