Match report

Germany Defeats Luxembourg 2-0 in World Cup Qualification

Luxembourg
Luxembourg
0–2
FT
Germany
Germany
Nov 14, 2025

Germany secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Luxembourg in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, with N. Woltemade scoring both goals. The German team demonstrated superior skill and tactical understanding, while Luxembourg struggled to mount any significant attack. The victory strengthens Germany's position in the qualification standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Luxembourg 0–2 Germany
  • • N. Woltemade scored both goals for Germany at 49' and 69'
  • • L. Sane and Ridle Baku provided the assists
  • • L. Goretzka and Jonathan Tah received yellow cards for Germany
  • • Florian Bohnert, Seid Koraca, and D. Sinani received yellow cards for Luxembourg

Lineups

Luxembourg

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Moris (G)
  • 18 L. Jans (D)
  • 2 S. Korac (D)
  • 13 D. Carlson (D)
  • 4 F. Bohnert (D)
  • 19 M. Olesen (M)
  • 15 O. Thill (M)
  • 8 C. Martins (M)
  • 16 L. Barreiro (M)
  • 7 A. Dardari (M)
  • 10 D. Sinani (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Pereira Cardoso
  • 23 L. Fox
  • 3 A. Embalo
  • 5 A. Curci
  • 6 T. de Sousa
  • 9 K. Avdusinovic
  • 11 E. Muratovic
  • 14 E. Veiga
  • 17 V. Selimovic
  • 20 E. Dzogovic
  • 21 S. Thill
  • 22 M. Martins

Germany

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 23 R. Baku (D)
  • 3 W. Anton (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 20 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 5 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 19 L. Sane (F)
  • 11 N. Woltemade (F)
  • 17 F. Wirtz (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Nubel
  • 21 F. Dahmen
  • 2 M. Thiaw
  • 6 J. Kimmich
  • 7 J. Leweling
  • 9 A. Ouedraogo
  • 10 J. Burkardt
  • 13 F. Nmecha
  • 14 S. El Mala
  • 15 N. Schlotterbeck
  • 16 K. Schade
  • 18 N. Brown

Timeline

  1. Germany
    31' Germany Card · Yellow Card
    L. Goretzka

    Foul

  2. Luxembourg
    40' Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    Florian Bohnert

    Foul

  3. Luxembourg
    46' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Florian Bohnert · On: Marvin Martins
  4. Germany
    49' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade · Assist: L. Sane
  5. Germany
    53' Germany subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Goretzka · On: F. Nmecha
  6. Germany
    55' Germany Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Tah

    Foul

  7. Luxembourg
    60' Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    Seid Korać

    Off the ball foul

  8. Germany
    66' Germany subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: K. Schade
  9. Luxembourg
    68' Luxembourg Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sinani

    Foul

  10. Germany
    69' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade · Assist: Ridle Baku
  11. Luxembourg
    71' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Olivier Thill · On: T. de Sousa
  12. Germany
    79' Germany subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jonathan Tah · On: M. Thiaw
  13. Germany
    79' Germany subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Sane · On: J. Leweling
  14. Luxembourg
    88' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Dardari · On: S. Thill

Match Stats

Stat Luxembourg Germany
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 88%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 14
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 307 591
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 1 7
xG 0.46 1.45
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 241 522
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Woltemade's first goal in the 49th minute gave Germany the lead and confidence
  • ▸ The second goal by Woltemade in the 69th minute sealed Germany's victory, diminishing Luxembourg's hopes of a comeback