Musiala and Gundogan ensure Germany stay perfect with comfortable Hungary win

Germany secured passage to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 following a routine 2-0 victory against Hungary in Stuttgart.

Germany knew a win would make them the first side to advance to the latter stages of the competition, and Julian Nagelsmann’s side didn’t disappoint.

Goals from Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan was enough for Germany to see off the challenge of Marco Rossi’s side, but it wasn’t as easy as many would’ve thought going into the game.

Germany’s first goal came when Hungary stopper Peter Gulacsi dived at the feet of Gundogan, but instead of smothering the ball and taking control of it, he seemingly pushed it back to Gundogan, who passed it to Musiala, and the Bayern Munich man had the easy task of placing the ball into the net through several Hungary defenders.

Hungary however weren’t cowed by Germany’s goal, and arguably should’ve equalised when Rolland Sallai’s cross was met by Bernabas Varga, but the striker couldn’t keep his header down, and it sailed over the crossbar.

This was Hungary’s best chance.Germany then added a second with a sweeping move involving Musiala, Mittelstadt and Gundogan, with the Barcelona midfielder arriving in the box unmarked to score and end all Hungary hopes.

Germany are now through, but Hungary still has a chance to qualify to the round of 16, granted they earn a win against Scotland in the final group stage game on Sunday.