Match report

Germany Defeats Italy 2-1 in UEFA Nations League Clash

Italy
Italy
1–2
FT
Germany
Germany
Mar 20, 2025

Germany overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat Italy 2-1 in a thrilling UEFA Nations League match. Italy's Samuele Tonali opened the scoring early, but goals from Timo Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka sealed the victory for Germany.

Key Facts

  • • Italy: 1 goal by Samuele Tonali (9th minute)
  • • Germany: 2 goals, Timo Kleindienst (49th minute), Leon Goretzka (76th minute)
  • • Yellow cards: N. Rovella (Italy, 52nd), Nadiem Amiri (Germany, 55th), D. Maldini (Italy, 74th)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions in the second half for both teams

Lineups

Italy

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 21 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 5 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 7 M. Politano (M)
  • 18 N. Barella (M)
  • 14 N. Rovella (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 19 D. Udogie (M)
  • 9 M. Kean (F)
  • 10 G. Raspadori (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 R. Bellanova
  • 6 S. Ricci
  • 11 D. Maldini
  • 15 L. Lucca
  • 16 D. Frattesi
  • 17 M. Ruggeri
  • 20 M. Zaccagni
  • 12 A. Meret
  • 4 A. Buongiorno
  • 23 C. Casadei
  • 3 F. Gatti
  • 13 G. Vicario

Germany

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 5 P. Groß (M)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 11 N. Amiri (M)
  • 19 L. Sané (M)
  • 10 J. Musiala (M)
  • 7 J. Burkardt (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 T. Kleindienst
  • 15 N. Schlotterbeck
  • 14 J. Leweling
  • 20 K. Adeyemi
  • 23 R. Andrich
  • 16 A. Stiller
  • 12 A. Nübel
  • 21 S. Ortega
  • 3 R. Koch
  • 18 M. Mittelstädt
  • 13 D. Undav
  • 17 Y. Bisseck

Timeline

  1. Italy
    9' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Tonali
  2. Germany
    46' Germany subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jonathan Burkardt · On: T. Kleindienst
  3. Germany
    46' Germany subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Raum · On: N. Schlotterbeck
  4. Germany
    49' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Kleindienst · Assist: J. Kimmich
  5. Italy
    52' Italy Card · Yellow Card
    N. Rovella

    Foul

  6. Germany
    55' Germany Card · Yellow Card
    Nadiem Amiri

    Foul

  7. Italy
    64' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: R. Bellanova
  8. Italy
    64' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Rovella · On: S. Ricci
  9. Germany
    66' Germany subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: J. Leweling
  10. Italy
    71' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Raspadori · On: D. Maldini
  11. Italy
    74' Italy Card · Yellow Card
    D. Maldini

    Foul

  12. Germany
    76' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Goretzka · Assist: J. Kimmich
  13. Germany
    82' Germany subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Sane · On: K. Adeyemi
  14. Italy
    83' Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Moise Kean · On: L. Lucca
  15. Italy
    84' Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Barella · On: D. Frattesi
  16. Germany
    90' Germany subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Groß · On: Robert Andrich

Match Stats

Stat Italy Germany
Fouls 14 20
Pass Accuracy 83% 89%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 373 523
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 311 463
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Timo Kleindienst's equalizing goal for Germany in the 49th minute shifted momentum in favor of the visitors.
  • ▸ Leon Goretzka's decisive goal in the 76th minute sealed Germany's victory over Italy, cementing their strong performance.