U 19-European Championship: Elias Decker and Germany strive for semi-finals!

Elias Decker vom FC Ingolstadt spielt mit der U19 bei der EM in Rumänien. Deutschland trifft auf Holland, England und Norwegen.
Elias Decker from FC Ingolstadt plays with the U19 at the European Championship in Romania. Germany meets Holland, England and Norway. (Symbolbild/MW)

U 19-European Championship: Elias Decker and Germany strive for semi-finals!

Ingolstadt, Deutschland - The clock ticks and the anticipation increases: On June 14, 2025, the U-19 European Championship starts in Romania. The first game of the German U 19 national team against the strong Dutch is on the program. Coach Hanno Balitsch is aware of the challenge and emphasizes that the goal is clearly geared towards the semi -finals. The group games take place in Bucharest and Voluntari, and the mood could not be better.

In Group B, Germany meets the teams from the Netherlands, England and Norway. The first match against the Netherlands will kick off in Voluntari on June 14th at 7 p.m., followed by an exciting game against England on June 17, also at 8 p.m. in Bucharest. The end of the group phase is the duel against Norway on June 20, again in Voluntari, where the team around Decker and Co. will give everything to move into the knockout round with a good feeling. All games are not only broadcast live, but thanks to a free livestream to www.skysport.de also easily accessible to all viewers.

The team in focus

It is a unique opportunity for the U 19 players to prove themselves on the big stage. An outstanding player is Elias Decker from FC Ingolstadt, who can already look back on 20 missions in the third division. Since his debut in the U 19 national team in September 2024, Decker has developed and demonstrated his class with three full games in the European Championship qualification in spring 2025.

What many do not know: Hanno Balitsch's squad comprises a total of 21 players. Among them are not only Decker, but also some other promising talents. The goalkeepers include Max Schmitt from FC Bayern II as well as Konstantin Heide and Louis Babatz. In defense, players like Taylan Bulut from Schalke 04 and Maximilian Herwerth from VfB Stuttgart include. Personalities like Winner's Osawe and Kjell Wätjen, while Max Moerstedt and Robert Ramsak, shine as the key player in midfield.

an exciting EM in Romania

Romania as a host brings a special flair to the tournament with stadiums that hold between 4,600 and 15,073 spectators. The group phase will continue until June 20, before the semi -finals rise on June 23. Anyone who will be in the final remains to be seen - it is important that the German team can take hope of the title after a strong group phase.

With a solid performance in the group phase, Germany can solve one of the coveted tickets for the semi -finals. The German players are hungry for success, and the experiences from the third division help the talents to present themselves confidently. Balitsch and his coaching team have the necessary confidence in their players' skills, and now it is important to show this on the pitch. A good hand will surely be asked when it comes to mastering the first step towards the desired EM title.

The fans can look forward to exciting games and should not miss anything. If you want to be there live, you have the opportunity to watch the games on TV or on the live stream. So you always stay up to date and feverish with the German team.

whether the U 19 under the direction of coach Balitsch achieved the big goal remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the German team goes into the European Championship and will give everything to shine in Romania!

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