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Germany 2-0 Hungary - Euro 2024: Score, team news and updates as as Ilkay Gundogan doubles his side's lead with composed finish after Jamal Musiala's first-half strike
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Scotland and Switzerland are set to kick off in the next 30 minutes with Steve Clarke's side out to avenge their 5-1 loss against Germany last week.
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Germany the team to beat?
Despite their woes in recent years, Germany look to have clicked as a team, with Musiala, Gundogan and Kroos all dominating in midfield.
They have some work to do to improve on their finishing and quality around the box, but are certainly one of the teams to beat at this summer's tournament.
As it stands...
Germany have taken the lead at the top of Group A and are three points clear of Switzerland, who play Scotland later tonight.
Should Switzerland beat Scotland they will draw level on six points with Germany at the top of the group - with the winner set to be decided in their final group clash next week.
Hungary pay tribute to their fans
While they were ultimately out-muscled by Germany this afternoon, Hungary were brilliant and posed some real questions for Germany throughout the match.
Neuer was tested on several occasions, most notably by Szoboszlai's brilliant first-half free-kick, but despite their best efforts Hungary could not nick a goal back.
At full-time their players paid tribute to their fans, lining up[ before appearing to sing to their fans.
Germany are the first team to qualify for the knockouts
Germany were the more dominant side throughout but there were times that Nagelsmann's side did look like they could concede against Hungary, who had 11 attempts on goal during the match.
Germany though dominated possession and were the more threatening side. Had they been a touch more clinical, with Musiala and Fullkrug both coming close in the second-half, they may have won by a more commanding margin.
For Thomas Frank, speaking on BBC One, Germany looked good, but still have a bit of work to do still.
A stroll for Germany so far. By far the best of the favourites. It is not easy to roll over Scotland 5-1, then a clear 2-0 win over Hungary, it is very, very promising. But, they do need to still raise the level a bit because there will be tougher opponents along the way.
Full-time: Germany 2-0 Hungary
Germany are guaranteed to progress to the knockout stages of the tournament after they secured a 2-0 victory against Hungary on Wednesday afternoon.
Jamal Musiala scored his second goal of the tournament, and could have had a couple more, had he not struck the side netting in the first half.
Hungary threatened throughout with Varga and Orban coming close to finding the back of the net on several occasions.
Ilkay Gundogan would arrive in the second-half to wrap up a sensational team move with a brilliant finish inside the penalty area and wrap up the 2-0 win.
Germany 2-0 Hungary
Chance for Hungary! And a penalty shout goes up!
That was close for Nagelsmann's side with Neuer being left in no man's land.
A long ball comes in and Neuer can't hang on to the cross, with Adam pouncing on his mistake firing the lose ball towards the goal. But they can't find the back of the net, with Kimmich clearing off the line!
Off comes Gundogan
Man of the match perhaps? There are several Germany players you could pick, including Musiala, Kroos and Kimmich, but perhaps the Barcelona star has led from the front today.
His finish to put the hosts 2-0 was superbly taken, and would have allowed Germany to breathe a big sigh of relief, with Hungary showing how dangerous they can be.
Denis Undav will come on in his place, while Hungary have also replaced Varga for Gazdag and Sallai for Csoboth.
Germany 2-0 Hungary
Hungary are still having a crack at Germany here, but they can't keep possession and Germany want more goals.
In fact, their seven goal haul across their opening two fixtures is the most they've ever scored in a European Championship group stage.
Meanwhile, Kroos and Andrich's heat map shows both have been popping up all over the pitch!
A fantastic passage of football
Slick, efficient, smart - that was a fantastic passage of play and Germany reap the rewards, with Gundogan wrapping up the passing move by swiping the ball past Gulacsi in net with his left-foot.
The Germans were patient and worked their way into the Hungary box, with Mittelstadt picking out his captain inside the box with a brilliant pass.
Germany look like they've found their second gear.
Hungary are causing some serious issues for Germany's defenders, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
Interesting blueprint being drawn up here by Hungary. Out of possession they are effectively defending with two banks of five, but when they counter, they go hard and fast.
It’s caused some serious issues, especially Szoboszlai, who has a habit of charging through the middle on those late runs.
Germany 1-0 Hungary
Gulacsi made some excellent saves in the first half, but he's back again to keep the Germans from getting a second, making two excellent saves to deny thumping strikes from Gundogan and Kroos.
While Germany can't add another goal to their tally they are pressing Hungary right back here.
Germany 1-0 Hungary
Hungary have come out with a lot of intent here and have a corner!
Kerkez wins a corner and Szoboszlai floats the ball in, but no one is there to get on the end of the cross!
It goes out for a Germany throw in on the far side.
Meanwhile, fans have been very impressed with how well Hungary are playing against the 2014 World Cup champions.
Szoboszlai comes close
The Liverpool midfielder is leading by example today and has tested Neuer on several occasions so far in the first-half.
While they have played brilliantly, they just haven't quite been able to finish their chances, with Germany having to scramble at points to keep their opposition at bay.
Kroos is firing once again
While Musiala has been excellent, Kroos has been pulling the strings in midfield and has been sensational playing in his team-mates.
Frank Lampard, speaking to BBC Sport, hailed the retiring midfielder by calling him 'the conductor'.
It's a really good game. There was a lot to see from both sides. A lot of the ball was the in the Hungary half and Toni Kroos was the conductor as usual. Hungary have had good moments. They still have a good chance."
'He is the star man!'
Thomas Frank has lauded Jamal Musiala for his brilliant first-half, giving Germany the lead.
Musiala has been the player of the match so far, with the Brentford boss claiming he was the 'star man' on BBC's live coverage of the match.
Musiala could have had his third goal in two games, had he not struck the side netting late in the half.
The 21-year-old is the youngest player to score in a nations opening two matches at the Euros.
Half-time: Germany 1-0 Hungary
That was a rip-roaring first-half of football with Hungary taking the game to Germany.
Jamal Musiala has been a stand out alongside Toni Kroos, but some will ask questions over the Bayern forward's goal, after Ilkay Gundogan appeared to push Wili Orban inside the penalty area.
Hungary had the ball in the back of the net just before half-time, with Orban heading the ball into the back of the net from a Szoboszlai free-kick, but it was agonisingly ruled out for offside!
Germany will need to stay focused in the second-half as Hungary look ready to pounce when they get their chance.
So close!
Musiala nearly had another!
Kroos delivers a sensational pass into the Bayern forward. He has acres of space and lashes his right foot through the ball firing it into the side netting.
The crowd were on their feet thinking the ball had gone in too!
Meanwhile, we'll have two minutes of injury time.
Germany 1-0 Hungary
Six corners to Germany - Nagelsmann's side are really working through the gears now.
It's Kroos to take it from the left side, and Hungary will be keen to not concede another here before half time.
It's a brilliant ball in but Varga heads the ball wide, and it comes narrowly close to going in!
Kroos fires in the resulting corner but this time, Hungary clear their lines.
Germany 1-0 Hungary
I can't keep up! This game has been all action!
Hungary find themselves with a free-kick around 25 yards from the Germany goal, with Szoboszlai stood over the ball.
He whips in a beautiful ball into the top-left corner of the goal and forces a big save from Neuer.
The Germany keeper can't keep hold of the ball though - with Hungary's players scrambling to knock the ball into the net, but they can't get a clean strike on the ball!
It stands! Germany 1-0 Hungary
Gundogan appeared to shoulder charge Orban inside the penalty area, with the defender losing possession. The referee waved play on, with the Barcelona midfielder finding Musiala on the edge of the six-yard box.
The Bayern forward makes no mistake slotting his second goal in two games to give the hosts the lead!
Hummels trains in a rival's shirt!
The Dortmund star was not selected to join Nagelsmann's side at this summer's tournament.
Despite his heroics this season leading Dortmund to the Champions League final the defender, 35, appeared to train in the shirt of a rival country.
Germany 0-0 Hungary
Corner for Hungary, Szoboszlai whips it in and it comes off the back of Kimmich. It comes back out to Bolla, who fires in another shot and it goes out for another corner!
Neuer has been under the kosh in the opening five minutes of this clash and Hungary have been brilliant so far.
Here's the moment Neuer stopped an early chance...
Kick-off!
Germany 0-0 Hungary
We're underway!
And there's an early chance, with Neuer called into action straight away, coming out to smother a shot from Sallai straight away!
The fastest goal scored at the Euros came earlier this week and we nearly had another!
'It's about having a feeling of belief'
Speaking on BBC One, former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has urged Hungary to be brave against Germany.
Germany are going to squeeze Hungary and they will be made to play a lot of the game in their own half, as we saw them do to Scotland. But for Hungary it is about having a feeling of belief that you can break out from that and get up the pitch and make chances of their own. Can they get themselves up the pitch? They will need bravery to try and do that.
Sidepass Toni Kroos?
Toni Kroos just continues to impress. After winning the Champions League with Real Madrid earlier this summer, he is set to retire from professional football after this summer's European Championships.
And he'll no doubt be hoping to bow out with a win. With Kroos having masterminded Germany's demolition of Scotland on Friday night.
But some have surprisingly questioned his abilities over the years. Interestingly, he has earned the nickname 'Sidepass Toni', a bizarre name considering the decorated career the Real Madrid midfielder has enjoyed.
Mail Sport's Riath Al-Samarrai delves into Kroos' sensational career and why 'Sidepass Toni' is such an interesting nickname.
Hungary must play a 'perfect match', says Marco Rossi
'We've paid for these (mistakes) in the first game and tomorrow we are playing Germany which, in my opinion, is the toughest rival, toughest team to play now, but we will do our best,' Hungary boss Marco Rossi said to Reuters ahead of this afternoon's match.
'We know on paper the German team is better than us. This should further motivate us, allowing us to give our very best show.
'Hopefully we can grasp a point tomorrow and that will allow us, I hope, to qualify for the next round. But this will call for the perfect match, all those playing must give 100 per cent.'
Hungary out to win
After suffering a 3-1 victory against Switzerland in their opening Euro 2024 clash, Hungary will be keen to bounce back and could spoil the party against Germany later today.
Led by Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary were unbeaten in qualifying, with the Reds' midfielder becoming the youngest captain in the history of a European Championship at just 23.
But if they want to qualify for the knockout stages, they will need to secure a result tonight against Germany and have a good record against the 2014 World Cup winners too.
Will Germany qualify today if they win?
The permutations of this match could have a big say in who qualifies from Group A.
If Germany win and Scotland suffer defeat by Switzerland later tonight, Nagelsmann's side will qualify for the knockout stages - but they cannot win the group until they play their final group game against Switzerland next week.
Can Germany pick up where they left off?
It's not all been plain sailing for Germany in recent years. The hosts have undergone a period of transition that began following their dismal group-stage exit from the 2022 World Cup.
The departure of former coach Hansi Flick was a huge signal that this side were looking to change things up, but after losing six of their 11 international matches in 2023, questions have been asked about where this German side has been going.
In steps Julian Nagelsmann and in many ways, he appears to have this side firing once again. In fact, Germany looked brilliant against Scotland on Friday night, scarily so.
They look to be one of the teams to beat at this summer's tournament. But tonight will be a huge test for Nagelsmann's side.
Can they pick up where they left off?
This will be a stiff test for Germany, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
Mail Sport's Riath Al-Samarrai is on the ground in Stuttgart and has given his verdict on what will be a tough encounter for Germany.
'Unsurprisingly Nagelsmann has kept the same side that butchered Scotland.
'This will likely be a stiffer test assuming Hungary react to that surprising defeat against Switzerland. The key will be smothering Toni Kroos, if such a thing is possible.
'One of the observations from the Scotland win was how deep he dropped to orchestrate play, often going as far back as centre-half. Scotland gave him the space to do so and Hungary surely won’t make the mistake, though it is plainly one thing to apply the pressure, another to ruffle him.
'At 34 he remains one of the very best midfielders of the era – I find it baffling that he is retiring after this tournament.'
Hungary team news
Marco Rossi has made two changes to his side that suffered a 3-1 defeat by Switzerland in their Euro 2024 opener.
Adam Lang and Attila Szala are both omitted from the starting XI, with Milos Kerkez, of Bournemouth, coming into the starting line up.
It'll also mean Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai will captain Hungary today.
Hungary XI (3-4-2-1): Gulacsi, Fiola, Orban, Dardai, Bolla, Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Varga, Sallai
Germany team news
Julian Nagelsmann's side are unchanged following their 5-1 victory against Scotland on Friday, with Ilkay Gundogan and Toni Kroos starting in midfield for Die Manschaft.
Thomas Muller appeared to suffer a minor injury during their Euro 2024 opener against Scotland, but it appears Nagelsmann will have his full squad available for this afternoon's match.
Germany are already in the house!
Despite the torrential storms that have struck Germany in recent days, it seems the weather is looking good in Stuttgart for this afternoon's clash between Germany and Hungary.
Julian Nagelsmann's side are already in the house and have been out inspecting the pitch ahead of this afternoon's clash which will kick off at 5pm BST.
A busy afternoon incoming!
Good afternoon and welcome back to another jam-packed afternoon of live football coverage!
We've got plenty to get through this evening with two live games on with the second round of fixtures from Group A coming thick and fast.
First up, Germany are back in action and are looking to continue on from their 5-1 victory against Scotland last Friday with a win against Hungary.
Victory will put Germany in good stead to qualify and finish top of their group, but Hungary will not be an easy opponent. While they suffered a 3-1 defeat by Switzerland in their Euro 2024 opener, they'll be eager to avenge that 3-1 defeat, with Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai leading his side out tonight.
Later on tonight, we'll also have live coverage from Scotland's second Euro 2024 fixture against Switzerland, with Steve Clarke's side another team out to avenge their defeat against Germany.
Stay tuned as we'll be bringing you all the live coverage, analysis and commentary here on Mail Sport.
- 'He is the star man!'
- Half-time: Germany 1-0 Hungary
- Should this goal have stood?
- It stands! Germany 1-0 Hungary
- GOAL! Germany 1-0 Hungary
- Kick-off!
- Can Germany pick up where they left off?
- This will be a stiff test for Germany, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
- Hungary team news
- Germany team news
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