👉 Result Italy 1 – 2 Germany, UEFA Nations League, Thursday 20 March 2025
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Italy 1 – 2 Germany 
9′ Sandro Tonali 49′ Tim Kleindienst
. 76′ Leon Goretzka (G)
🏆👉 What a rough day! Italy was defeated in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. Germany came from behind to win 2-1, with Tim Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka scoring, while Sandro Tonali netted for Italy.
Previous the match, Italy have not beaten Germany in six official matches, with two defeats and four draws in the process. The last Azzurri success against the Germans dates back to 28 June 2012, with the 2-1 in the semi-final of EURO 2012 scored by Mario Balotelli.
Here’s the current scenario: For Italy to progress to the next round, they must secure a two-goal victory in the Second Leg match scheduled for the evening of Sunday, March 23, in Dortmund.
The match saw its first goal in the 10th minute when Sandro Tonali found the back of an empty net, assisted by Politano. Although Germany controlled much of the game, Italy created the better opportunities in the first half.
Right after the second half began, the visitors equalized with a header from Kleindienst, who had just entered the game. They then took the lead in the 76th minute with a goal from Goretzka following a corner. The Azzurri struggled to respond and also faced a setback with Calafiori getting injured late in the match.
The game …
Italy took the lead early in the 9th minute when Sandro Tonali found the back of the net with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. Bastoni made a swift pass from the left to the right side of the pitch, allowing Barella to step in, receive the ball, and pass it to Politano. The Napoli winger then nudged the ball toward the center, catching Baumann off guard, and Tonali finished it off by scoring into an open net at the right post.
👉🇮🇹 Italy 1 – 0 Germany 🇩🇪 9th minute ⚽️ goal by Sandro Tonali for @Azzurri_En with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.#ITAGER #ItalianSerieA https://t.co/fIRS1CsRdr
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 20, 2025
Germany equalized in the 49th minute for the 1-1. Tim Kleindienst scored with a headed shot from the center to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Joshua Kimmich.
👉🇮🇹 Italy 1 – 1 Germany 🇩🇪 49th minute ⚽️ goal by Tim Kleindienst equalizes for @DFB_Team_EN with a headed shot from the center to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Joshua Kimmich. https://t.co/3Nq3GyfRTj pic.twitter.com/ipZthZGDyO
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 20, 2025
Regrettably, Germany took the advantage in the 76th minute when Leon Goretzka scored with a header into the bottom right corner. Joshua Kimmich provided the assist with a cross following a corner that Giovanni Di Lorenzo conceded. Kimmich’s corner from the left was met by Goretzka, who headed the ball to the opposite post.
👉🇮🇹 Italy 1 – 2 Germany 🇩🇪 76th minute ⚽️ goal by Leon Goretzka for @DFB_Team_EN with a headed shot to the bottom right corner. The assist is by Joshua Kimmich with a cross following a corner conceded by Giovanni Di Lorenzo. https://t.co/rBEqY7KG6r pic.twitter.com/QOytiegfJy
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 20, 2025
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🏟️ San Siro Stadium is all set for the Nations League match between Italy and Germany. Let’s come together to cheer on the Italian team.
Italy official starting lineup against Germany
👉First half is over. 🇮🇹 Italy 1 – 0 Germany 🇩🇪
UEFA Nations League⚽️ Goals: 9′ Sandro Tonali (I)
🟨 Yellow Cards: 0
✅ Shots on goal: Italy 4, Germany 1
✅ Corners: Italy 1, Germany 6
✅ Saves: Italy 1, Germany 3✍ Ball Possession: 38% @Azzurri_En and 62% @DFB_Team_EN… https://t.co/H6Me63DS64
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👉Result 🇮🇹 Italy 1 – 2 Germany 🇩🇪
UEFA Nations League First Leg⚽️ Goals: 9′ Sandro Tonali (I), 49′ Tim Kleindienst (G), 76′ Leon Goretzka (G)
🟨 Yellow Cards: 52′ Nicolò Rovella (I), 55′ Nadiem Amiri (G), 74′ Daniel Maldini (I)
✅ Shots on goal: Italy 6, Germany 4
✅… https://t.co/kD0CfOfUyF— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 20, 2025
UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE
Quarterfinals, First Leg
Result 🇮🇹 Italy 1 – 2 Germany 🇩🇪
Thursday 20 March 2025
San Siro Stadium
Milan, Italy
20:45
⚽️ Goals: 9′ Sandro Tonali (I), 49′ Tim Kleindienst (G), 76′ Leon Goretzka (G)
🟨 Booked: 52′ Nicolò Rovella (I), 55′ Nadiem Amiri (G), 74′ Daniel Maldini (I)
✅ Official Lineups – Formations – Tabellino:
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