Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan secure Germany’s flawless record with an easy victory.

Germany’s midfielder #21 Ilkay Gundogan was the hero of the night as he celebrated scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A football match against Hungary at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on June 19, 2024.

In a crucial game for Germany, they secured their passage to the round of 16 with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hungary. The win made them the first side to advance to the latter stages of the competition, and they did not disappoint their fans.

The goals came from the talented duo of Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan. However, it was not as straightforward as many had anticipated. Hungary put up a strong fight and made Germany work for their victory.

Germany’s first goal came in a rather unusual manner. Hungary’s goalkeeper, Peter Gulacsi, attempted to smother the ball at the feet of Gundogan. However, instead of gaining control, he inadvertently pushed it back to Gundogan, who then passed it to Musiala. The young Bayern Munich player had no trouble finding the back of the net, despite the presence of several Hungary defenders.

To their credit, Hungary did not let Germany’s goal discourage them. They had a golden opportunity to equalize when Rolland Sallai’s cross found Bernabas Varga, but the striker failed to keep his header down, sending it over the crossbar. It was a chance they would come to regret.

Germany then sealed their victory with a well-executed team move. Musiala and Mittelstadt combined brilliantly with Gundogan, who found himself unmarked in the box. The Barcelona midfielder made no mistake and scored, extinguishing any hopes Hungary had of a comeback.

With their place in the round of 16 secured, Germany can now focus on their upcoming matches with confidence. However, the same cannot be said for Hungary. They still have a chance to qualify for the next round, but they must secure a win against Scotland in their final group stage game on Sunday. The pressure is on for Marco Rossi’s side, and they will need to deliver if they want to keep their Euro 2024 dreams alive.