Germany began the final game in Group B with goalkeeper Anne Moll, captain Paulina Bartz, Julia Mickenhagen and Estrella Merino Gonzalez in the starting XI, Delice Boboy came on as a substitute on 76 minutes. The team led by Germany coach Michael Urbansky went in to half-time 1-0 down due to a goal from Noemí Bejarano (14’). Late on in the second half, Spain doubled their lead with a strike from Paula Comendador making it 2-0 (88’) to secure a slot in the semi-finals.
For the Germany U19 side, including the Bayer 04 quintet, the European Championships ends with the group stage. Spain face England in the last four with Netherlands playing France in the other semi-final. The final is on Saturday 27 July with the kick-off at 17.00 CEST.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have loaned new signing Luca Erlein to newly promoted FC Energie Cottbus for the 2026/27 season. This will give him the opportunity to play in Bundesliga 2. The club signed the 19-year-old right-back on a permanent basis last week, on a contract to 30 June 2030.
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Trophies as a youth, appearances in the pro game and his first taste of international competition: new arrival Luca Erlein, who has been signed from TSG Hoffenheim, can already look back on some remarkable achievements and moments in his fledgling career. We take a closer look at the 19-year-old right-back, who can also fill other roles across the defensive line.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Germany U19 international Luca Erlein from Hoffenheim. The 19-year-old right-back, who is capable of playing in various defensive positions, has penned a contract until 30 June 2030.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen has a new coffee partner. The club has agreed a long-term partnership with the Bocholt-based roastery Imping, running to 30 June 2031. The exclusive partnership with the family-run business includes the installation of fully automatic coffee machines at the BayArena, as well as the right to supply and serve coffee products in the business areas during Werkself home games.
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