Match report

Germany 3–3 Italy: Thrilling Draw in UEFA Nations League

Germany

3–3

Italy

Mar 23, 2025

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Mar 23, 2025 · FT

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Germany and Italy staged an enthralling encounter in the UEFA Nations League, ending in a 3-3 draw. Germany took an early lead through a penalty from Joshua Kimmich and two quick goals from Jamal Musiala and Timo Kleindienst. Italy fought back with two goals from Moise Kean and a late penalty by Giovanni Raspadori, securing a dramatic draw.

Key Facts

• Germany 3–3 Italy (UEFA Nations League)
• Goals: J. Kimmich (pen), J. Musiala, T. Kleindienst (GER), Moise Kean (2), G. Raspadori (pen) (ITA)
• Yellow Cards: A. Stiller, K. Adeyemi (GER), F. Gatti, A. Buongiorno, A. Bastoni, N. Barella (ITA)
• Substitutions: L. Goretzka, L. Sane, P. Groß, Y. Bisseck, R. Andrich (GER), M. Politano, D. Frattesi, G. Raspadori, L. Lucca, M. Zaccagni (ITA)

Lineups

Germany

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 O. Baumann (G)
6 J. Kimmich (D)
2 A. Rüdiger (D)
4 J. Tah (D)
15 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
16 A. Stiller (M)
8 L. Goretzka (M)
19 L. Sané (M)
10 J. Musiala (M)
18 M. Mittelstädt (M)
9 T. Kleindienst (F)

Substitutes

11 N. Amiri
20 K. Adeyemi
5 P. Groß
17 Y. Bisseck
23 R. Andrich
22 D. Raum
14 J. Leweling
7 J. Burkardt
13 D. Undav
21 S. Ortega
12 A. Nübel
3 R. Koch

Italy

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

1 G. Donnarumma (G)
5 F. Gatti (D)
4 A. Buongiorno (D)
21 A. Bastoni (D)
22 G. Di Lorenzo (M)
18 N. Barella (M)
6 S. Ricci (M)
8 S. Tonali (M)
19 D. Udogie (M)
9 M. Kean (F)
11 D. Maldini (F)

Substitutes

7 M. Politano
16 D. Frattesi
10 G. Raspadori
17 L. Lucca
20 M. Zaccagni
2 R. Bellanova
3 P. Comuzzo
13 G. Vicario
14 N. Rovella
12 A. Meret
15 M. Ruggeri
23 C. Casadei

Timeline

21' Italy Card · Yellow Card

F. Gatti

Foul
22' Germany Card · Yellow Card

A. Stiller

Persistent fouling
29' Italy Card · Yellow Card

A. Buongiorno

Foul
30' Germany Goal · Penalty

J. Kimmich
36' Germany Goal · Normal Goal

J. Musiala · Assist: J. Kimmich
45' Germany Goal · Normal Goal

T. Kleindienst · Assist: J. Kimmich
46' Italy subst · Substitution 1

Off: F. Gatti · On: Matteo Politano
46' Italy subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. Maldini · On: D. Frattesi
49' Italy Goal · Normal Goal

Moise Kean
63' Germany subst · Substitution 1

Off: L. Goretzka · On: Nadiem Amiri
63' Germany subst · Substitution 2

Off: L. Sane · On: K. Adeyemi
63' Germany subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Stiller · On: P. Groß
68' Germany Card · Yellow Card

K. Adeyemi

Foul
68' Italy subst · Substitution 3

Off: S. Tonali · On: G. Raspadori
69' Italy Goal · Normal Goal

Moise Kean · Assist: G. Raspadori
75' Italy Var · Penalty cancelled

Giovanni Di Lorenzo
77' Germany subst · Substitution 4

Off: Antonio Rüdiger · On: Yann Bisseck
77' Germany subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Musiala · On: Robert Andrich
79' Italy Card · Yellow Card

A. Bastoni

Argument
85' Italy subst · Substitution 4

Off: Moise Kean · On: L. Lucca
85' Italy subst · Substitution 5

Off: S. Ricci · On: Mattia Zaccagni
90'+4 Italy Var · Penalty confirmed

Mattia Zaccagni
90'+5 Italy Goal · Penalty

G. Raspadori
90'+9 Italy Card · Yellow Card

N. Barella

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	Germany	Italy
Fouls	15	13
Pass Accuracy	89%	84%
Offsides	0	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	22	9
Corners	6	4
Total Passes	550	414
Yellow Cards	3	4
Blocked Shots	6	0
Shots on Target	8	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	8	6
Possession	57%	43%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	489	346
Shots Inside Box	16	6
Saves	0	5
Shots Outside Box	6	3

Key Match Notes

▸ Germany took an early 3-0 lead with goals from Kimmich (pen), Musiala, and Kleindienst within the first 45 minutes.
▸ Italy's Moise Kean scored twice in quick succession in the second half, reducing the deficit and keeping the match alive.
▸ The late penalty awarded to Italy and converted by Giovanni Raspadori ensured a dramatic 3-3 draw, with VAR playing a key role in the final stages of the game.