Eager basketball players look forward to their journey to Piraeus. - Athletes in anticipation for the clash in Piraeus
Hey there! If you're a basketball fan, get ready for an electric quarterfinal clash at the EuroBasket 2025 in Piraeus - it's Germany versus reigning champions Belgium.
After celebrating their minimum goal of reaching the quarters in Hamburg, the German team led by WNBA pros Leonie Fiebich and Luisa Geiselsöder now faces the challenge of overcoming the absence of home-crowd support, having breezed through two wins and a place in the knockout round at the Inselpark Arena.
The team departs early for sunny Greece, where they'll meet Belgium on Wednesday (19:30 CET/Magentasport). Head coach Lisa Thomaidis, aware of the fierce competition awaiting her team, stated, "Belgium is one of the best teams in the world. They are one of the title favorites and will demand everything from us."
Despite the formidable challenge, the team's confident after winning two round-robin games against Sweden and Great Britain. They also draw inspiration from their victory against the Belgians at the Olympics last year, although Satou and Nyara Sabally, along with captain Marie Gülich - key players from that triumph - won't be there this time around.
Undaunted, the German squad believes they can pull off an upset against the Belgian powerhouse, with Geiselsöder stating, "If we don't let ourselves be surprised by our opponents' intensity and maintain our rhythm, we can beat anyone." The WNBA player will spend two days of rest after the grueling match against Great Britain, focusing on recovery, saying, "We'll do a lot of physio, recover well, and then be ready for Belgium."
A Thrilling Quarterfinal Match
This tournament, held from June 18 to 29, 2025, is a historic one as it's the first time the Women's EuroBasket is hosted across four countries - Czechia, Germany, Italy, and Greece. Both Germany and Belgium have fought their way to this quarterfinal encounter, displaying impressive performances in the group phase.
Star player Emma Meesseman, Belgium's offense cornerstone, has been sensational, scoring 20 points in a crucial group match. Julie Allemand, a vital contributor to Belgium's rebounds and playmaking, has shown significant promise with a remarkable 9 rebounds and 8 assists in the same game. On the German side, the roster boasts several talented players who've played a crucial role in securing their quarterfinal berth.
With a place in the semifinals at stake, both teams will leave no stone unturned, leveraging their strengths and key players to secure victory. Fighting spirit and top-notch basketball await in Piraeus! Tune in for an unforgettable quarterfinal clash!
Key Players
- Belgium: Emma Meesseman, the scoring powerhouse, and Julie Allemand, the versatile player excelling in both rebounding and playmaking.
- Germany: While specific individual stats for Germany in the tournament are less detailed, they boast several talented players who have contributed to their successful qualification to the quarters and home advantage that could be a deciding factor in this intense game.
- The absence of home-crowd support won't discourage Germany's women's basketball team, as they face their toughest challenge yet - the reigning champions Belgium - in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals, with key players like Leonie Fiebich and Luisa Geiselsöder leading the charge.
- Confident after two round-robin victories against Sweden and Great Britain, and inspired by their Olympic triumph over Belgium last year, the German team aims to pull off an upset against the strong Belgian squad, promising a thrilling and unforgettable quarterfinal clash in Piraeus.
