07-01-2014, 12:39 PM
![[Image: fra.png]](http://img.fifa.com/images/flags/4/fra.png)
![[Image: ger.png]](http://img.fifa.com/images/flags/4/ger.png)
The battle between two Europe rivals will decide a sure Europe competitor in the semifinal.
Last match showed the weaknesses of both teams, especially the clumsiness of Giroud and Mertesacker, two Arsenal players

However, their strengths are undeniable. Both teams possess strong midfielder trio that can control the match efficiently, though the approaches are quite opposite: French are physical oriented while German are more technical.
The midfielder battles in this competition are fierce, and in this match, which team will perform better?
At this moment, French squad are unscathed.
Hummels will recover from a fever soon enough, but Mustafi's injury could prevent him.
Rio de Janeiro is in the coolest time of the year, but the temperature at 13:00 is not very forgiving, the same applies to humidity. This is also the first match of quaterfinal round, so both teams must plan seriously, especially Germany who just experienced full 120 minutes.
The Cockerel vs The Eagle : a fair encounter
