It was the first time Sweden beat Germany at the Euros and ensured it topped Group C with maximum points and avoided the possibility of facing World Cup champion and Euro 2025 favorite Spain in the semifinals.

By Philip O'Connor ZURICH (Reuters) -Sweden made the most of Germany defender Carlotta Wamser's expulsion to sweep to a 4-1 win and secure top spot in their Group C clash on Saturday, with their opponents also going through to the quarter-finals as runners-up.

Sweden lay down a marker as Euro 2025 title contenders as they came from behind to beat Germany 4-1 and finish above them in Group C.