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Croatia vs Germany History
There is no denying that Germany are one of the most successful teams at the UEFA European Championship, and across the entire international football scene. Die Mannschaft have won this competition no fewer than three times, with several more appearances in the semi-finals and finals.
The Germans captured this title for the first time in 1972 before doubling their tally eight years later. Two turned into three at Euro 1996, as Germany defeated hosts England (on penalties) in the semi-finals before overcoming the Czech Republic in front of 73,611 at Wembley Stadium. Germany had lost to underdogs Denmark in the final of the previous edition in 1992, and later ended runners-up to Spain at Euro 2008.
Croatia, meanwhile, only debuted at the European Championship finals in 1996, five years after gaining independence from Yugoslavia. The Kockasti finished 2nd in their group, behind only Portugal, and subsequently advanced to the knockout phase at the first time of asking. Ultimately though, the Croats would lose to none other than eventual champions Germany, 2-1, in the quarter-finals.
Croatia topped its group with three wins out of three at Euro 2008, including a precious 2-1 victory over Germany, but went on to lose against Turkey via penalty shootout in the quarter-finals. The Kockasti reached the last-16 at Euro 2016, losing to eventual champions Portugal. At Euro 2020 the Croats once again exited at the Round of 16 following a dramatic 5-3 defeat to Spain.
Croatia vs Germany Head-to-Head
The first time these teams shared a pitch at a major tournament was in the quarter-finals of Euro 1996. Jürgen Klinsmann opened the scoring as Germany ran out 2-1 winners at Old Trafford, on their way to lifting a third European title.
Croatia and Germany met again two years later at the FIFA World Cup in France. Despite being champions of Europe at the time, Die Mannschaft suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat as the Croats advanced to the semi-finals on their first appearance at the World Cup.
The sides later shared a group at Euro 2008 and would clash in the Austrian city of Klagenfurt. Croatia once again claimed a shock victory over the Germans, 2-1, with Darijo Srna and Ivica Olić on target for the winning team. Lukas Podolski scored a consolation though it wasn't enough to prevent Croatia from topping their group. Despite this, it was in fact Germany that went on to reach the Euro 2008 final, though this resulted in a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Spain.
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