Germany Advances to Nations League Semi-Finals After Dramatic Aggregate Win Over Italy
Germany's 5-4 aggregate victory, highlighted by a strong first half and a late Italian comeback, secures their spot in the semi-finals they will host in June 2025.
- Germany secured a 5-4 aggregate win over Italy after a 3-3 second-leg draw in Dortmund, marking their first-ever Nations League semi-final appearance.
- Joshua Kimmich played a pivotal role with a penalty goal and assists, including a quick-thinking corner that led to Jamal Musiala's goal.
- Italy mounted a spirited second-half comeback with two goals by Moise Kean and a stoppage-time penalty by Giacomo Raspadori, but fell short of overturning the deficit.
- Germany's resurgence under coach Julian Nagelsmann continues, with their next challenge being a semi-final clash against Portugal in June.
- The Nations League semi-finals and final will be hosted in Germany, with matches scheduled in Stuttgart and Munich.