Nations League: DFB-Elf is a tie against Italy!
Nations League: DFB-Elf is a tie against Italy!
The German national team remains on course in the quarter -finals of the UEFA Nations League. After an exciting 3: 3 draw against Italy in Dortmund on March 23, 2025, the DFB team still has the chance to win the title. Radio Euskirchen reports that no lack of drama.
In the first half, the German team demonstrated an impressive dominance. The goals scored Joshua Kimmich, who converted a penalty in the 30th minute, Jamal Musiala (36th minute) and the newcomer Felix Kleindienst (45th minute). Germany led 3-0 at halftime and seemed to be on the best way to a comfortable victory.
turn in the second half
After the change of sides, however, the picture changed dramatically. Italy, led by Moise Kean, who scored in the 49th and 69th minute, brought Germany into trouble. In added time, Giacomo Raspadori finally made the last-minute equalization with his goal in the 90th+5 minute.
Despite this second half, national coach Julian Nagelsmann praised the performance of the first half and saw an important step in team development. He also emphasized that Leon Goretzka and Angelo Stiller contributed decisively to control in midfield. Even Maximilian Mittelstädt had the first option for the German eleven
after 15 secondspreparation for the second leg
The German national team will meet Italy again in the coming week. The second leg will take place on March 25, 2025, and according to information from Nagelsmann prepares the team intensively for this. In doing so, he strengthens the injured goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen and was optimistic about the opportunities of the DFB-Elf.
Nagelsmann, who was reminded of the “World Cup semi-final 2006” against Italy, was unimpressed and emphasized that he was not afraid of the opponent. This psychological aspect could play a crucial role in the upcoming duel.
squad for the quarter -finals
Nagelsmann has nominated a squad of 23 players for the quarter -finals. Below is a newcomer, Yann Aurel Bisseck from Inter Milan, as well as eight returnees such as Karim Adeyemi and Leon Goretzka. Amiri's return is particularly remarkable because it last played for the national team in 2020.
The DFB team meets on Monday in Dortmund to prepare for the second leg. A victory against Italy could also give the team the opportunity to align the UEFA Nations League final Four, which would take place in Munich and Stuttgart in June. Nagelsmann sees the quarter -finals as an essential challenge and confirms the quality of the squad despite some failures. Based on the previous services, the DFB-Elf is ready to accept the challenge and to realize its dream of the title, while the DFB celebrates its 125th anniversary at the same time.
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