‘I am a bad loser’ – France Euro 2025 star gives brutal Germany verdict after penalty defeat

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France are out of the Women’s European Championship, and Selma Bacha tore into Germany after losing on penalties.Les Bleues and Germany played out a 1-1 draw after extra-time in their quarter-final on Saturday night.Bacha couldn’t believe France crashed outWhat made that result even more impressive is that Kathrin Hendrich was sent off for the Germans after just 13 minutes, but the 2022 finalists managed to take the game to extra 30 minutes.Germany then came out on top 6-5 in the shootout to seal their place in the last four.It was a superb backs-to-the wall display from the Germans, who fell behind to a Grace Geyoro penalty, but they equalised ten minutes later through Sjoeke Nusken.From there, it was total domination by France as they fired in 20 shots, with nine on target.One of the pre-tournament favourites also had had another Geyoro goal disallowed and hit the crossbar, though Nusken did miss a penalty in normal time.In the shootout, Amel Majri failed to score first up for France before Sara Dabritz’s miss sent the shootout to sudden death.Nusken redeemed herself a brilliant spot-kick and Alice Sombath was then the unfortunate one for Les Bleues to miss.Given how France had steamrolled England, Wales, and Netherlands up until that point, it was a huge shock.And after the match, left-back Bacha, who gave away the penalty for Nusken’s miss in normal time, couldn’t hide her disappointment.Speaking to the media, she said: “They played an exceptional match, because even with ten players, they held their own.It was a magnificent defensive display from GermanyGetty“We had two goals disallowed and hit the crossbar, and you know, penalties are a 50/50 chance.“I don’t really have the words, I don’t know what to say exactly, but it is the end of an adventure.”When asked about Germany, she said: “They didn’t offer anything.“Yes, they defended and were aggressive, but we dominated from start to finish.“Now they are through, I am sorry to say that, but they don’t even deserve it.“I am a bad loser, and that’s normal. I am committed to taking my country as far as possible.Bacha did praise Germany for their defensive workrate“Good luck to them.”After beating England 2-1, smashing Wales and the Netherlands, France topped Group D and looked to be on a collision course with the Lionesses in the final.But instead, it could be a re-run of the 2022 final if both sides can make it to the showpiece event.First up, after a dramatic penalty shootout win of their own over Sweden, England take on Italy, and talkSPORT will have live coverage and commentary.In the other semi-final, Germany take on world champions Spain.The winners then meet on Sunday, July 27 in Basel at St Jakob Park to decide who will be crowned the queens of Europe.