Kimmich laments "unfair" German Euros exit

Germany were knocked out of Euro 2024 after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Spain in the quarter-finals in Stuttgart on Friday.

Speaking after the game, Joshua Kimmich expressed his disappointment at the result, saying he felt Germany deserved more.

"Unfortunately, it was very unfair. We were much better in the second half and in extra time. Spain just wanted to take the game to penalties. We had two really good chances after conceding the goal and we should have had a penalty," he said.

Comparing the elimination to Germany's group-stage exit at Qatar, Kimmich said he has a “completely different” feeling now.

“We weren't a team there. This time it's completely different. The last six weeks have been very special, the team spirit we have had. I haven't experienced that so often. That's why the disappointment is even greater than at the other tournaments. We didn't deserve it then. Today was completely different. We were definitely the better team against a very good Spain side,” said the Bayern player.