Record champions Germany overcame a modest first half and an injury shock concerning captain Giulia Gwinn when they started into women's Euro 2025 with a 2-0 victory over Poland on Friday. Jule Brand opened the scoring into the top cormer in the 52nd minute and set up Lea Schüller in the 66th after the Germans had failed to create major chances earlier against the tournament debutants.

Jule Brand has scored one goal and set up the other to lead Germany to a 2-0 win over debutant Poland in their Women's European Championship opening game.