Life has resumed in the streets of Munich since the beginning of June with the reopening of most businesses, including restaurants and terraced cafes.
But the hope of seeing Germany beat France for the first group match of the Blues in this Euro, this Tuesday evening, has remained confined.
“Honestly, I don't believe it, hardly recognizes Hugo, a student from Berlin who is finishing his year in Munich.
I would have liked to have taken revenge on 2016, but you really have an amazing team.
And I think Mbappé knows how to score in this stadium.
"The double of the striker of the Blues registered at the Allianz-Arena in early April, under the colors of PSG against Bayern, is therefore still in the minds.
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In a city that almost never hosted the Euro due to the health crisis - UEFA waited until the start of spring to confirm it - German fans remain happy to be able to attend such an event, fifteen years after the one of the most beautiful World Cup in history.
On the program for them: France, Portugal then Hungary before a quarter-final on the bill still uncertain.
The good news for the Germans is that their only chance to play this quarter “at home” would be to finish third in the group.
"I think we're going to lose"
“I did not even know, smiles Boris, Bayern Munich jersey on his back at the exit of one of the official shops of the biggest club in the country.
It is a difficult calculation, that!
If we can beat France, we will do it anyway, don't
blame us (Laughs)!
Even though I think we're gonna lose.
You have too many incredible players with Mbappé, Griezmann or Pogba.
My only hope is that France will take a red card quickly
(Laughs) ”.
In its history, the French selection has played twice in this sublime Allianz-Arena: in the semifinals of the 2006 World Cup against Portugal (1-0) and in the League of Nations in September 2018 against the locals (0-0), a few weeks after the second star conquered in Russia.
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“Everyone knows that you are the world champions and that you have the best team, blows the young Anna, while shopping near Karlsplatz with her friends.
I have a French boyfriend and he doesn't let go of me with that.
If Germany wins, he'll hear me
(Laughs).
We still have the chance to play at home and we must take advantage of it.
"
No fan-zone, no madness
As the days go by in early June, the city begins to resemble a host city. The turquoise-blue UEFA flags, the color of the Euro, are displayed in the main squares in Munich. A podium in the shape of the trophy, the Henri-Delaunay Cup, was installed on the Marienplatz, that of the immense Gothic town hall. This Thursday, on the eve of the opening of the tournament, we met three Turkish supporters, Munich's first foreign community, taking a picture of themselves.
It is not yet madness, especially since the idea of a fan-zone has finally been ruled out by the authorities. But the almost summer weather is reminiscent of the pre-Covid atmosphere. “The main thing is to experience a great match and a great Euro,” explains Hugo. I hope that the Blues will not be too nervous from this first game. There will be pressure because whoever loses will put himself in a difficult position for the rest of the group. Maybe a draw with goals would be perfect for everyone, right? ". Answer this Tuesday evening around 11 p.m.