👉  Result Germany 3 – 3 Italy, UEFA Nations League, Sunday 23 March 2025

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        Germany 3 – 3 Italy

30′ Joshua Kimmich (pen)    49′ Moise Kean
36′ Jamal Musiala                     69′ Moise Kean
45′ Tim Kleindienst                  95′ Giacomo Raspadoria (pen)

🏆👉  Italy lost to Germany on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Westfalenstadion/Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.  Germany moves on to the semi-finals of the Nations League, where they will compete against Portugal.

Unfortunately, Italy’s journey comes to an end here. Kimmich, Musiala, and Kleindienst scored for Germany, while Kean netted twice and Raspadori added another for Italy.

The match showcased two distinct halves, ending in a draw. The first half saw the home team dominate, taking the lead with a penalty from Kimmich in the 30th minute, followed by goals from Musiala—thanks to a lapse in the Azzurri defense during a corner—and Kleindienst.

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The second half revealed a transformed Italy: Spalletti’s squad fought back, with Moise Kean scoring twice, first in the 49th minute and again in the 69th. With just 15 minutes remaining, the referee initially awarded a penalty to Italy but later overturned it after consulting VAR. However, in injury time, a penalty was granted to the Azzurri, and Giacomo Raspadori successfully converted it from the spot.

Italy team will find themselves in Group I for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, alongside Norway, Israel, Estonia, and Moldova. Moreover, Germany progresses not only secure a place in the Nations League semi-finals but will also be guaranteed a spot in Group A of the next World Cup qualifiers, where they will compete against Slovakia, Northern Ireland, and Luxembourg.

The match …

Germany took the initiative in the 30th minute when Joshua Kimmich scored with a right-footed shot directed at the bottom left corner. The penalty was given after Alessandro Buongiorno committed a foul on Tim Kleindienst within the penalty area. Kimmich’s low kick found its way into the bottom left corner, and while Donnarumma tried to predict the shot, he couldn’t prevent the goal.

👉 🇩🇪 Germany 1 – 0 Italy 🇮🇹 30th minute ⚽️ goal by Joshua Kimmich converted a penalty for @DFB_Team_EN with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. The penalty was conceded by Alessandro Buongiorno after a foul on Tim Kleindienst inside the penalty area.#GERITA… https://t.co/yIQSNiLZF3 pic.twitter.com/f2GNAioEDA

— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 23, 2025

Italy is struggling in the game. In the 36th minute, Jamal Musiala scored with a right-footed shot directed at the high center of the goal. Joshua Kimmich assisted him following a corner that Gianluigi Donnarumma gave away.

👉 🇩🇪 Germany 2 – 0 Italy 🇮🇹 36th minute ⚽️ goal by Jamal Musiala for @DFB_Team_EN with a right footed shot to the high center. The assist is by Joshua Kimmich following a corner conceded by Gianluigi Donnarumma. https://t.co/p57uSiBKZO pic.twitter.com/qtkCYmcfad

— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 23, 2025

Jamal Musiala scored with a right footed shot to the high center. The assist is by Joshua Kimmich following a corner conceded by Gianluigi Donnarumma.

👉 🇩🇪 Germany 2 – 0 Italy 🇮🇹 36th minute ⚽️ goal by Jamal Musiala for @DFB_Team_EN with a right footed shot to the high center. The assist is by Joshua Kimmich following a corner conceded by Gianluigi Donnarumma. https://t.co/p57uSiBKZO pic.twitter.com/qtkCYmcfad

— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 23, 2025

It’s complete chaos for Italy! Tim Kleindienst scored in the 45th minute with a close-range header that went into the top left corner, assisted by Joshua Kimmich. Goretzka passed to Kimmich on the right, who then sent a soft cross into the six-yard area. Kleindienst managed to head it, and although Donnarumma tried to stop it, the ball had already crossed the line. The referee signaled the goal for the home team by pointing to the clock.
Aggregate: (Germany 5 – 1 Italy)

👉 🇩🇪 Germany 3 – 0 Italy 🇮🇹 45th minute ⚽️ goal by Tim Kleindienst for @DFB_Team_EN from very close range with a headed shot to the top left corner. The assist is by Joshua Kimmich.#GERITA #ItalianSerieA https://t.co/ZDED5Qu1s9 pic.twitter.com/nJ7wlVBoaS

— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 23, 2025

Italy shortening the distance

Italy pulled one back in the 49th minute when Moise Kean scored with a right-footed strike into the bottom left corner. A misplayed pass from Sané to Kimmich went directly to Kean, who skillfully positioned the ball on his right foot and fired a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area. Baumann had no chance to stop it, and Italy closed the gap.
Aggregate: (Germany 5 – 2 Italy)

⚽️ GOAL: Moise Kean
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In the 69th minute, Italy increased their tally as Moise Kean netted a goal with a right-footed strike aimed at the top right corner. The assist came from Giacomo Raspadori, who was set up by Ricci near the three-quarter line. Raspadori then played the ball to Kean inside the box, allowing the Italian forward to shift it to his right and unleash a strong shot that scored at a mid-height level towards the right.
Aggregate: (Germany 5 – 3 Italy)

👉 🇩🇪 Germany 3 – 2 Italy 🇮🇹 69th minute ⚽️ goal by Moise Kean for @Azzurri_En with a right footed shot to the top right corner. The assist is by Giacomo Raspadori.#GERITA #ItalianSerieA https://t.co/6TYlHF3JIF

— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 23, 2025

Congratulations to Daniel Maldini on his first appearance in the starting lineup for the Italian National team!

A first #Azzurri start for Daniel Maldini 💙#GERITA #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/DaPRlXgBzQ

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) March 23, 2025

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🏟️ Stadium is all set for the Nations League match between Germany and Italy. Let’s come together to cheer on the Italian team.

Italy official starting lineup against Germany

All set in Dortmund 👕#GERITA #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/oTIIcFHh5V

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) March 23, 2025

 UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE
Quarterfinals, Second Leg

Result  🇩🇪 Germany 3 – 3 Italy  🇮🇹
Sunday 23 March 2025
Signal Iduna Park
Dortmund, Germany

20:45

⚽️ Goals: 30′ Joshua Kimmich (pen)(G), 36′ Jamal Musiala (G), 45′ Tim Kleindienst (G), 49′, 69′ Moise Kean (I). 95′ Giacomo Raspadori (pen)(I)

🟨 Booked:  21′ Federico Gatti (I), 22′ Angelo Stiller (G), 29′ Alessandro Buongiorno (I), 68′ Karim Adeyemi (G), 79′ Tim Kleindienst (G), 79′ Alessandro Bastoni (I), 99′ Destiny Udogie (I)

✅ Official Lineups – Formations – Tabellino:

Lineup GERMANY (3-4-2-1): Baumann; Tah, Rudiger (77′ Bisseck), Schlotterbeck; Kimmich, Stiller (62′ Gross), Goretzka (62′ Amiri), Mittelstadt; Sané (62′ Adeyemi), Musiala (76′ Andrich); Kleindienst.

Subs: Nubel, Ortega, Koch, Burkardt, Undav, Leweling, Raum.

Coach: Nagelsmann

Lineup ITALY (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Gatti (46′ Politano), Buongiorno, Bastoni; Di Lorenzo, Barella, Ricci (85′ Lucca), Tonali (68′ Raspadori), Udogie; Maldini (46′ Frattesi), Kean (85′ Lucca).

Subs.: Meret, Vicario, Bellanova, Comuzzo, Rovella, Ruggeri, Casadei.

Coach: Luciano Spalletti

👉Result 🇩🇪 Germany 3 – 3 Italy 🇮🇹
UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals
Aggregate: (5 – 4)

⚽️ Goals: 30′ Joshua Kimmich (pen)(G), 36′ Jamal Musiala (G), 45′ Tim Kleindienst (G), 49′, 69′ Moise Kean (I). 95′ Giacomo Raspadori (pen)(I)

🟨 Yellow Cards: 21′ Federico Gatti (I),… https://t.co/iwqZOrcDcq

— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 23, 2025

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👉  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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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

— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) March 20, 2025

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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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25-man Italy squad for Germany, UEFA Nations League double-header in March 2025

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🇮🇹👉 Italy’s Head Coach Luciano Spalletti has selected 25 players to compete against Germany in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. This double-header serves as a pivotal moment for the team’s future. The matches are set for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, followed by another game on Sunday, March 23, at BVB Stadion in Dortmund.

These games will not only determine qualification for the finals, which Italy will host in Turin in June but also shape the journey toward the 2026 World Cup. Should the Azzurri progress, they will find themselves in a group with Slovakia, Northern Ireland, and Luxembourg. Conversely, a loss to Germany would lead to a group with Norway, Israel, Estonia, and Moldova.

The team will gather for training in Appiano Gentile on the evening of Sunday, March 16, and will continue preparations until the afternoon of Saturday, March 22, before traveling to Dortmund. Notably, 22-year-old Atalanta defender Matteo Ruggeri and 22-year-old Torino midfielder Cesare Casadei have received their first call-ups. Additionally, Matteo Politano and Mattia Zaccagni have been brought back into the squad.

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25-man Italy squad for Germany

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain), Alex Meret (Napoli), Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham);

Defenders: Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), Alessandro Buongiorno (Napoli), Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal), Andrea Cambiaso (Juventus), Pietro Comuzzo (Fiorentina), Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli), Federico Gatti (Juventus), Matteo Ruggeri (Atalanta), Destiny Udogie (Tottenham);

Midfielders: Nicolò Barella (Inter), Cesare Casadei (Torino), Davide Frattesi (Inter), Samuele Ricci (Torino), Nicolò Rovella (Lazio), Sandro Tonali (Newcastle);

Forwards: Moise Kean (Fiorentina), Lorenzo Lucca (Udinese), Daniel Maldini (Atalanta), Matteo Politano (Napoli), Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli), Mateo Retegui (Atalanta), Mattia Zaccagni (Lazio).

🇮🇹  ITALY – GERMANY 🇩🇪  BACKGROUND.

The challenge between the Azzurri and the ‘Nationalmannschaft’ has spanned a century of history, from the first confrontation in 1923 in Milan to the last in 2022 in Moenchengladbach, in which there were 24 matches with a united Germany, 13 with West Germany and 4 with East Germany (between 1955 and 1988).

The overall balance sees the Azzurri in the lead: 16 victories to 10, with 15 draws, 58/50 goals. Taking into account the individual opponents: 11 victories, 7 draws and 6 defeats with Germany; 4/6/3 with West Germany; 1/2/1 with East Germany.

The matches between Italy and Germany have often gone down in history: in 1933, at the ‘Littoriale’ Stadium in Bologna, there was the first official radio commentary of a match, with the voice of Nicolò Carosio. Who, unable to use words originating from English, banned by the fascist regime, that day inaugurated a new football language: from goal to goal, from cross to crossbar, from hands to hands, from offside to offside.

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The first post-war clash and Italy’s inaugural match against West Germany occurred on March 3, 1955, in Stuttgart. Later, on March 29, 1969, Italy faced East Germany for the first time in East Berlin. Following Germany’s reunification, Italy played against Germany again on March 25, 1992, in Turin, where Roberto Baggio scored the decisive goal, leading to a 1-0 victory.

Over the span of nearly 50 years, Italy and West Germany have created memorable moments in football history, notably the ‘Match of the Century’—the thrilling semi-final of the 1970 World Cup where Italy faced Germany.  The game ending in a dramatic 4-3 scoreline on June 17, 1970, at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium. In front of a crowd exceeding one hundred thousand, the two teams showcased the true spirit of football over 120 minutes.  A match that has become legendary, further immortalized through extensive literature and film. Key players like Rivera, Mazzola, Boninsegna, Burgnich, Riva, Schnellinger, and G. Müller, who scored twice, made their mark. Ultimately, Italy fell to Pelè’s Brazil in the final.

Unforgettable moment

Another unforgettable moment was on July 11, 1982, at the ‘Bernabeu’ during the World Cup final in Spain, where the Azzurri triumphed 3-1. Despite Cabrini missing a penalty, Rossi, Tardelli, and Altobelli found the net, leading to a jubilant celebration by President Sandro Pertini in the stands, marking Italy’s third World Cup victory.

Italy and Germany faced off once more in the 2006 World Cup, meeting in the semi-finals just like they did in 1970, this time in Dortmund. The match went into extra time, and Grosso and Del Piero secured Italy’s place in Berlin, where they earned their fourth star.

Fast forward six years to the Euro 2012 semi-final in Warsaw, where Super Mario Balotelli shone with two goals, leading Italy to a 2-1 victory and a spot in the final, which they ultimately lost to Spain. Since that memorable win, 12 years have gone by, during which Germany has achieved 2 victories and 4 draws against Italy, including a quarter-final match in Euro 2016 in Bordeaux that ended in a 1-1 draw. The game was decided by penalties, and after an intense shootout of 18 penalties, Germany finally broke their Italian jinx in major tournaments.

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