In terms of challenges that two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger has overcome, making a string of saves in Germany’s Euro 2025 quarterfinal victory over France on Saturday night is relatively low down on the list.

Sakina Karchaoui spoke in the mixed zone after the EURO 2025 quarter-final which saw France eliminated by Germany on penalties despite playing with a player more for the majority of the match.

France captain Mbock makes her first start start of the tournament having recovered from her calf injury. That means it's a new centre-back partnership for Les Bleues. Alongside the Paris Saint-Germain defender is Maelle Lakrar who also makes her return after a two-game absence with a hamstring injury.

Switzerland's Lia Waelti, wearing a team captain rainbow armband, applauds the fans at the end of the Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals soccer match between Spain and Switzerland at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland, Friday, July 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Alessandra Tarantino

France captain Griedge Mbock is set to return for Saturday's Women's European Championship quarterfinal against Germany in Basel.

UEFA Women's Euro is in full swing with 16 nations saying farewell to the group stage and eight teams welcoming the quarterfinal round. Host nation Switzerland have set a breathtaking backdrop for preliminary rounds,

France was inspired by Delphine Cascarino’s stunning six-minute spell in the second half and surged past the Netherlands 5-2 on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals at the Women’s European Championship.

France staged a comeback victory on the final Group D matchday of UEFA Women's EURO 2025. Juventus goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin's team trailed 2-1 at half-time against the Netherlands, but then