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Germany Secures Historic 2-1 Victory Over Italy in Nations League Quarterfinals

Leon Goretzka's decisive goal and Julian Nagelsmann's tactical changes propel Germany to its first away win in Italy in 39 years.

  • Leon Goretzka, returning to the national team after 16 months, scored the winning goal in the 76th minute with a header.
  • Tim Kleindienst equalized for Germany in the 49th minute after coming on as a halftime substitute, showcasing Nagelsmann's impactful adjustments.
  • Goalkeeper Oliver Baumann made several critical saves, ensuring Italy could not extend their early 1-0 lead from Sandro Tonali's 9th-minute goal.
  • Germany's victory positions them strongly for the second leg in Dortmund, a historically favorable venue for the team.
  • The match, attended by 60,334 spectators in Milan, highlighted Germany's resurgence under Nagelsmann and their adaptability against a weakened Italian squad missing top striker Mateo Retegui.
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