Germany and Italy are set to face each other in the second leg of the Nations League quarter-final. A few days before, the Germans secured a 2-1 victory. Nonetheless, they do not have a significant advantage. The Germany vs Italy match will kick off at 19:45 UK Time.
Italy certainly had a stronger start in the first game. In the ninth minute, Tonali found the back of the net to open the scoring. It’s not to suggest that following that, Spalletti’s team became defensive in their penalty area while Germany intensified their efforts to score. The Germans began to take greater initiative, holding onto the ball a bit more. However, the Italians responded with determination, creating opportunities of their own.
Nagelsmann’s team found the net twice in the second half, with Kleindienst, who had just entered the pitch, scoring on 49 minutes following a pass from Kimmich. In the 76th minute, he provided an assist to Goretzka. Italy was unable to find an equaliser. Germany now holds a one-goal advantage in the return match. The Azure Army disappointed me; they began strongly but were unable to maintain the draw.
This marked Italy’s second consecutive defeat. Prior to that, the team was defeated by France in the final match of the group stage of the NLN, with a score of 1-3. I wouldn’t claim that both defeats were entirely warranted; overall, the current Azure Army doesn’t look too bad, especially considering Spalletti’s partial reconstruction following the setback at the Euros.
Germany, conversely, has extended their unbeaten streak, which now stands at seven games – five wins and two draws. Furthermore, in a few years, the Bundestim has experienced only one setback in its record – a 1:2 loss to Spain in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Even in that situation, the loss was not immediately apparent; the team was evidently challenging the future champion.
Germany vs Italy date & kick-off time
- Competition: UEFA Nations League
- Game Day: Sunday, 23 March 2025
- Kick-off: 19:45 UK Time
- Stadium: SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Dortmund
How to watch Germany vs Italy on TV
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- USA: fuboTV, Foxsports.com, ViX, FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2
- Canada: DAZN Canada
- Australia: Optus Sport
- Italy: RaiPlay, RAI 1
- Germany: RTL+, RTL
Germany vs Italy possible lineups
Germany possible lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Oliver Baumann
- Defenders: David Raum, Antonio Rüdiger, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich
- Midfielders: Leon Goretzka, Pascal Groß, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sané, Nadiem Amiri
- Forwards: Tim Kleindienst
Italy possible lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Defenders: Riccardo Calafiori, Alessandro Bastoni, Giovanni Di Lorenzo
- Midfielders: Destiny Udogie, Sandro Tonali, Nicolò Rovella, Nicolò Barella, Matteo Politano
- Forwards: Giacomo Raspadori, Moise Kean
