Two footballing powerhouses, Portugal and Germany have both achieved glory in the UEFA European Championship, with a combined total of four titles. The Germans have clinched the trophy three times, while Portugal celebrated their first victory in 2016.
The clash between Portugal and Germany is a legendary fixture in international football, and you can expect the stadium to be packed to the brim when they next meet. Due to the immense demand, Portugal v Germany tickets are expected to be on the pricier side. At SeatPick, we give fans access to the entire secondary ticket marketplace, helping fans secure the best deals available online.
Portugal and Germany UEFA Euros Tournament Record
Portugal’s first and only UEFA European Championship came in recent memory. In Euro 2004, they reached their maiden final but suffered a hugely disappointing 1-0 loss to Greece on home soil.
Twelve years later, Portugal made history by winning the tournament for the first time. They defeated France 1-0 in the final after extra time, with Eder's goal breaking French hearts. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's all-time leading scorer, featured in the starting XI in both the 2004 and 2016 finals.
Germany has a remarkable track record in the UEFA European Championships, having triumphed on three occasions – a feat matched only by Spain. Germany holds the record for the most appearances in a European Championship final, reaching the grandstand fixture six times in their history.
Their first victory came in 1972 when they defeated the Soviet Union 3-0 in the final. In Rome, eight years later, they reclaimed the title by defeating Belgium 2-1.
Germany's third European Championship victory was a record-breaking achievement in 1996. They overcame Czech Republic in the final with a remarkable comeback inspired by Oliver Bierhoff. The German striker came off the bench in the 69th minute, scored a crucial equaliser four minutes later and then secured the victory with a golden goal in the 95th minute.
Portugal and Germany Head to Head
Portugal and Germany have engaged in plenty of captivating duels throughout their history in the UEFA European Championships. One memorable recent encounter occurred in the group stage of Euro 2020, resulting in a 4-2 victory for Germany.
Another momentous clash unfolded in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals. In an exhilarating 90 minutes of football, Germany prevailed 3-2 thanks to goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger, Michael Ballack, and Miroslav Klose.
Portugal's record against Germany is somewhat disappointing across all competitions. One notable victory came at Euro 2000 when Sérgio Conceição's hat-trick secured a resounding 3-0 win for Portugal.
