Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes, but after that, it was all about PSG at their home. 

Luis Enrique has done a tremendous job with PSG and created leaders in different positions. 

Donnarumma has been a beast under the post. Hakimi, with 21 goal contributions, is now one of the best. Vitniha, Neves and Marquinhos are one of the best in their positions as well. 

Dembele is running for a potential Ballon d'Or finish. So, the credit should go to Enrique for all his efforts. 

Arsenal had their chances, but they failed to take them. Saka did score but missed one as well. 

So, it will be Inter Milan vs PSG in the final in Munich. Thank you for staying up with us. 

Good night, and I will see you on 1st June in the final. Till then, take care and enjoy football. 

LOLOS KE FINAL! ❤️💙#PSGARS I #UCL pic.twitter.com/N6YZq4CMNo

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSGindonesia) May 7, 2025

Only one goal allowed and 8 saves made over 180 minutes against a team that put five past Real Madrid 😮

Gianluigi Donnarumma SHUT DOWN Arsenal and is heading to his first Champions League final 🏆

What a story! What a player! pic.twitter.com/VP31EU6JCF

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 7, 2025

PSG qualify for their second Champions League final ever. They will meet Inter Milan in the final in Munich.

𝐏𝐒𝐆 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 🏆

PSG knocked out Arsenal to enter their second-ever Champions League final.

Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi scored two goals for them as they beat Arsenal by 3-1 on aggregate.

It is Inter Milan vs PSG in the final!#PSGARS #PSG pic.twitter.com/kT2qVIWUtc

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 7, 2025

Merino could not make the best of his chance, and Donnarumma has the ball in his grasp. 1 minute to go before PSG head to Munich to meet Inter. 

White lobbed the cross, and Merino had to generate a lot of power to get that in target. 

Change went begging for Arsenal. 

5 minutes have been added as injury time.

In: Ramos

Out: Mendes

Yellow card for Saka. Do not if there was a foul, but, it is a yellow card for the Arsenal winger. 

Yellow cards for Calafiori and Kvaratskhelia for going against each other. 

In: Ben White

Out: Timber

Bukayo Saka has now scored 6 goals in the Champions League this season, more than:

L. Yamal (5)
A. Lookman (5)
M. Olise (5)
Rodrygo (5)

Carrying Arsenal's attack. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/djOE8EJcHl

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 7, 2025

Brilliant cross from Calafiori, and Saka just had to direct it into the goal. 

Donnarumma was already out, but as the ball bounced in front of him, Saka could not control the touch. 

Achraf Hakimi has scored or assisted 8 goals in the Champions League this season, 3 more than any other defender:

A. Hakimi ~ ⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️🅰️🅰️🅰️
N. Mendes ~ ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️
D. Dumfries ~ ⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️🅰️

World Class Wingback. 🌍 pic.twitter.com/CZcV2Rh5Na

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 7, 2025

Saka puts one back for Arsenal. 

Trossard with the cross and Saka went past a defender to hit the back of the net.

15 minutes to go. Can they make a comeback?

PSG 2-1 Arsenal (3-1)

What a finish. 

Achraf Hakimi with a special goal.

Arsenal gave the ball away, and Kvaratskhelia from the right initiated the attack. 

Partey did not have any idea where Hakimi was inside the box. 

After a quick turn, Hakimi hit the back of the net to extend PSG's lead. 

PSG 2-0 ARS (3-0)

HANDBALL ON LEWIS-SKELLY BUT DAVID RAYA SAVES VITINHA'S PEN!

ARSENAL ARE STILL IN IT 👀 pic.twitter.com/MJSpChSnyW

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 7, 2025

In: Dembele

Out: Barcola

Poor from Vitinha. Slow and low, and Raya had time to go down to his left and make the save. 

Still PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

In: Lewis-Skelly, Martinelli

Out: Calafiori, Trossard.

During Hakimi's shot, Lewis-Skelly had touched the ball. It is a penalty for PSG.

VAR check for a possible penalty for PSG. 

Hakimi runs away with the ball post Donnarumma's save. 

But his shot was saved by Raya. 

We are watching a masterclass performance from Donnarumma.

Saka's curling on-target shot is saved by Donnarumma. The sake of the head from Saka makes it more painful for Arsenal fan. 

And, Saliba won it this time. 

Barcola was nearly off for a counterattack. And Saliba fought it out to win the ball. 

The way Kvaratskhelia has worked back to defend Saka over these two legs... relentless. Not the sort of thing Neymar used to do at this club.

— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) May 7, 2025

The curling corner from Saka was dipping into the goal.

Donnarumma had to jump and punch it for another corner. 

Down the left side, with some quick feet dribbling, Vitinha dribbled past defenders before lobbing the ball towards the goal.

Raya grabbed the ball easily. 

Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly.

Mendes made a brilliant run after receiving the ball from Kvaratskhelia. Mendes laid the ball for Doue to go for a shot. 

In the end, it was a weak, off-target shot from Doue. 

Neves first won the ball from Lewis-Skelly, and then Timber tackled to win the ball back for Arsenal. 

Finally, the referee had enough and gave a free-kick to PSG for a foul on Doue. 

A huge roar erupts as Dembele starts warming up.

Timber was able to find Saka on the right flank and before Saka could try to enter the box, Kvaratskhelia won the ball back from him.

Arsenal get us underaway. No changes yet from either team. 

The second half to start soon. Players are coming out of the tunnel. 

Tony Parker and Pierre Gasly are in the house for PSG vs. Arsenal 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/zMmi78n8Nm

— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 7, 2025

Arsenal dominated the first 15 minutes of the game. But saves from Donnarumma made sure PSG did not concede any before Fabian Ruiz scored a screamer to hand PSG the lead. 

Will Arsenal be able to make a match out of it, like Barcelona did last night?

Or, PSG are heading to Munich?

We'll see that after the break. 

Rice and Odegaard linked up with Saka for a portable chance before the first half whistle. 

Saka's cross was cleared away by Hakimi. 

2 minutes have been added as stoppage time. 

Barcola's powerful shot hit Lewis-Skelly hard. He is down in pain and we have a stoppage. 

Saka went through Mendes, and Rice nearly met with the pass. But, Ruiz was there to clear it out and create another counter attack for PSG. 

Saka's cross was left alone by Merino, hoping that someone from his team would connect with it in the far post. 

But, no red shirt was there to receive the ball. 

Timber went for a cross from the right, but Pacho was there to clear the ball with a header. 

Arsenal are trying but PSG are looking like the team in control.

5 - Since the start of April, no Premier League side has conceded more goals from set plays (excl. pens) in all competitions than Arsenal (5, level with Ipswich Town). Turnabout. pic.twitter.com/3PKwUNxCB8

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 7, 2025

🚨🚨 Fabián Ruiz has scored in the Champions League for the first time in his career. 🇪🇸⚽️#ChampionsLeague #UCL #PSGARS

pic.twitter.com/oxAicsyULO

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) May 7, 2025

Mendes blocks a close-range volley from Timber. Can Arsenal make a comeback? 

What it means 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pCA7FLBqi9

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025

Huge, huge, save from Raya. 

Another mistake from Arsenal, and Kvaratskhelia ran away with the ball. 

He found Barcola with a cross pass. But with his weak foot, Barcola could not find the power to beat Raya. 

Fabian Ruiz gives PSG the lead. An important lead. 

From the free-kick, the ball was not cleared well by Partey, and it fell perfectly for Fabian Ruiz to go for a powerful volley.

After a slight deflection, it went inside the goal.

PSG 1-0 ARS (2-0)

Yellow card for Arsenal's Declan Rice for a foul on Kvaratskhelia. 

Donnarumma has already made two big saves inside the first 10 minutes! 😳 pic.twitter.com/3g5S1q6zOX

— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) May 7, 2025

Sloppy from Saliba and Barcola took the chance to nearly go one-on-one against Raya. 

Barcola crossed the ball to Doue, who took some time before Arsenal stopped the attack. 

We all know they are very dangerous from set pieces. 

Martinelli wins another corner as Hakimi blocked his cross. 

Yellow card for Nuno Mendes for a foul on Timber. 

Fabulous effort from Kvaratskhelia. 

Marquinhos started the attack for PSG, and Doue linked up with Kvaratskhelia.

His right-footed shot from just outside the box hit the goalpost. 

First big chance for PSG. 

Arsenal have dominated in the first 15 minutes of the game. But, it is good for PSG that they have yet to concede. 

This time, Saka tried to create a chance for Arsenal from the right. But Pacho shielded the ball well to let it go for a goalkick. 

In a first, PSG broke through from their defensive area and Hakimi had the chance to find a teammate with the cross. 

But his timid cross went straight to Raya. 

Donnarumma having a Sommer day.

— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) May 7, 2025

Donnarumma saves Odegaard's powerful volley from inside the box from a corner. 

Donnarumma is down in pain. 

Martinelli went wide before trying to make an entry inside the box. 

His attempted cross was deflected for a corner by Hakimi. 

Donnarumma made a huge save early in the game. 

Long throw from Partey and Martinelli's shot from close range was saved by Donnarumma. 

Just wide from Rice. 

Timber with a lobbed cross from the right, and Rice missed the chance with the header. 

Odeggard found Saka on the right. PSG doubled up against Saka to win the ball back. 

Mendes and Kvaratskhelia did the defending for them. 

PSG, the home team start things off.

Odegaard and Marquinhos shaked their hands and we are ready to go. 

It's go-time. pic.twitter.com/E2SbHRjiu1

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 7, 2025

Almost time for PSG v Arsenal. No Dembele for the hosts with Doue expected to play through the middle. Thomas Partey returns in midfield for the visitors pic.twitter.com/Z3lz3W2Rgl

— Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons) May 7, 2025

Off to warmups!#PSGARS I #UCL pic.twitter.com/5gefUBGkkS

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025

Locked in and ready to go 😤 pic.twitter.com/vTFaTuxNe4

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 7, 2025

Riot police clash with fans in chaotic Paris scenes ahead of PSG vs Arsenalhttps://t.co/fMP4pCpWsE pic.twitter.com/QpKT2GKSy6

— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 7, 2025

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN :

Donnarumma - Hakimi, Marquinhos (c), Pacho, N. Mendes - João Neves, Vitinha, Fabian - Barcola, D. Doué, Kvaratskhelia.

Subs:

Safonov, Arnau Tenas, Beraldo, L. Hernandez, Tape, Lee Kang In, Mayulu, Zaïre-Emery, O. Dembélé, Mbaye, G. Ramos.

Arsenal: Raya Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.

Subs: Neto, Setford, White, Calafiori, Tierney, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Henry-Francis, Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji, Trossard, Sterling.

1⃣4⃣👕#PSGARS I #UCL https://t.co/VuqV5eIJrj pic.twitter.com/4vHR2rr7X7

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) May 7, 2025

In the first semi-final, Inter Milan knocked out FC Barcelona by 7-6 in a Champions League classic match. Inter now have qualified for the final for the second time in last three seasons. 

Read more about PSG vs Arsenal head-to-head stats here. 

Football fans from India can watch the PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Semi-final second leg match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels.

Meantime, they can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website. 

Match: PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League 2024-25, Semi-final, second leg

Date: 8 May, 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris

It is indeed a historical night for Arsenal. 

They remain unbeaten against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Mikel Arteta becomes the first manager since Arsene Wenger to take Arsenal to the Champions League semi-finals. 

They will now face PSG in the final four. Can they finally lift the trophy? Only time will tell. 

I hope you enjoyed the coverage. Thank you and good night. 

Double Decker.

Another incredible Player of the Match performance from Declan Rice 🏆 pic.twitter.com/H0jt4jRPMa

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 16, 2025

🙏Thibaut Courtois was the last Real Madrid player to leave the field. He wanted to apologize and thank the Madrid fans. RESPECT 🙌#ucl #realmadrid #arsenal #championsleague pic.twitter.com/eKIeQVDOxt

— MARCA in English 🇺🇸 (@MARCAinENGLISH) April 16, 2025

Monaco 2004 🤝 Arsenal 2025

We were the last team to defeat Real Madrid in the Champions League in the QFs until today. 21 years later, a Red and White team does it again ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/bM6RU5pjtJ

— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) April 16, 2025

Arsenal qualify for the Champions League semis for the first time in 16 years. This is just their third entry to the final four. Historical for them!

Arsenal knockout defending champion Real Madrid in the Champions League.

They win the second leg by 2-1 and 5-1 on aggregate.

Arsenal qualify for their first semis in 16 years. They will face PSG in the final four. #RMAARS #RealMadrid #RealMadridVsArsenal pic.twitter.com/mjQsxoklNo

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 16, 2025

In: Tierney, White, Zinchenko

Out: Timber, Rice, Martinelli 

Merino with a long ball for Martinelli to make a solo run and easily beat Courtois.

Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal (1-5 on agg.)

Odegard's shot from close range is saved by the Real Madrid goalkeeper.

5 minutes added as stoppage time. 

Another great run from Vinicius, and he lobbed the ball to Endrick to go for it. 

The youngster missed the target. 

Diaz goes for a shot with his right, but could not generate enough power to beat Raya. 

Thierry Henry 🤝 Bukayo Saka. 🤫 pic.twitter.com/UBB4OOyTqy

— afcstuff (@afcstuff) April 16, 2025

Yellow card for Partey and Rudiger. Partey and Rudiger will both miss the next match, if they qualify. 

A full-stretched Saliba makes a huge block as Vinicius looked dangerous to make a shot from right of the box.

Vinicius with a cross, and Endrick did well to receive the ball with his chest. The ball popped up in the air, and Kiwior just headed the ball back to Raya. 

Partey's shot from the edge of the box is blocked by Modric. 

🔢 Most #UCL apps by Real Madrid players:

1⃣5⃣0⃣: Casillas
1⃣3⃣4⃣: ⬆️MODRIC
1⃣3⃣3⃣: Benzema
1⃣3⃣0⃣: Raul#RMAARS #RMCF pic.twitter.com/vWbV9gXYwU

— playmakerstats (@playmaker_EN) April 16, 2025

Out: Saka

In: Trossard

In: Diaz, Modric

Out: Mbappe, Asencio

Mbappe is down after twisting his ankle. 

Declan Rice was running away with the ball and was about the shoot the ball. But, Tchouameni made the interception before it could happen. 

What on earth just Saliba did? 

Sailba did not know Vinicius was just behind him, and he just took a few seconds to play the ball back. 

But Vinicius just came back running and sent the ball to the back of an empty goal. 

Real Madrid 1-1 Arsenal (1-4 agg)

HE DOES IT. FINALLY, HE DOES IT. 

Great ball from Raya and Merino, just headed the ball to Saka to make the run. 

Merino then played a delicious ball to find Saka inside the box. 

This time, Saka did not miss the chance. 

Real Madrid 0-1 Arsenal (0-4 aggregate) 

Cross from Valverde from the right. Endrick tried to head the ball into the far post. 

But he missed the target.

Out: Rodrygo, Vazquez, Alaba

In: Ceballos, Endrick, Garcia

From the left, with a right-footed curling and dipping corner, Rodrygo nearly scored the goal. 

But Raya was cautious enough to make the punch. 

Timid effort from Vinicius and Raya makes an easy save. 

But, before that, it looked like Real Madrid could go for a counterattack. 

Long ball from Lucas for Jude Bellingham to make a run and enter the box. 

Rice came from behind and made a good tackle to get to the ball. 

Corner for Real. 

Dani Carvajal had words for Bukayo Saka right before heading down the tunnel for the half. pic.twitter.com/4cpRhnBbHG

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 16, 2025

Mikel Merino misses the target with a header from a long ball. 

Kylian Mbappe looking to make a lots of movement and he wins a free-kick after making an appeal for a foul, which was turned down.

WE HAD EVERYTHING BUT THE GOAL. 

Real Madrid were good, but not good enough to produce a goal. Arsenal were tight at the back. 

A penalty was given, saved by Courtios. A penalty was given to Real Madrid, which was then reversed. 

Drama!

Big save from Courtios as Martenelli tried to find a tight angle from close range. 

Good grab from Raya as he came out running to grab a long ball from right. 

Lucas is down after a bump in the back by Merino. 

7 minutes added as injury time,

Lucas Vazquez fouls Saka, and Arsenal now have time to breathe a bit. 

A curling ball from Lucas and Rudiger, with a stretched leg, tried to reach the ball. But he could not. 

William Saliba was every Arsenal fan when Real Madrid's penalty was overturned 😅 pic.twitter.com/sVobDdxtwY

— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 16, 2025

David Raya gets the yellow card for time wasting. 

8 - @thibautcourtois 🇧🇪 has saved eight of the 39 penalties faced against him as a @realmadriden goalkeeper in all competitions, three in the UEFA Champions League. In fact, since 2003/04, he's the Real Madrid goalkeeper with the most penalties saved in the competition. Savior. pic.twitter.com/wghpAZDFmb

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 16, 2025

This time, it is Rudiger who goes at Merino with a leading hand, without the ball. No card, but a free-kick for Arsenal. 

David Alaba goes at Saka again and fouls him aggressively in the middle of the pitch. 

He is already on a yellow. 

Mbappe tried to dip that ball into top corner from outside the box. 

He missed the target by a few inches. 

The referee has found that there was no foul, and the penalty has been reverted. 

VAR check is going on to check the penalty. Looks like Rice did not grab Mbappe that strongly.

The referee blows the whistle and gives the penalty. Rice gets the yellow for fouling Kylian Mbappe inside the box during a free-kick.

Jude Bellingham with a delicious ball from the left for Rodrygo to come to the centre and tap in. 

But, the Brazilian could not reach there. 

Thomas Partey blocked a shot from Lucas Vázquez. Real Madrid are now looking to change the momentum of the game. 

Odegard gave it to Saka, and Saka went for the dink. 

Courtois went to his left and saw till the last to make the save. 

That is huge in terms of the whole Champions League scenario. 

The VAR confirmed the penalty for Arsenal and Asencio gets the yellow card as well. 

A VAR check is going on for a potential penalty. Asencio dragged down Merino.

Saka goes with his left foot this time. The ball bounced before Courtois, and the Belgian goalkeeper had to dive to his left to make the save.

Saka from the left went for a right-footed shot. He targeted the far post and missed the target by a whisker.

Yellow card for David Alaba for a foul on Bukayo Saka. 

Mbappe chest-trapped the ball down from a curling ball by Vinicius Jr. He was offside though. 

Arsenal, with their black kit, starts things off!

One minute of silence a few Real Madrid and Madrid legends who passed away recently. 

Real Madrid have had their issues in the redevelopment but this is an undeniably impressive sight. pic.twitter.com/llMOl1OJ7z

— James Olley (@JamesOlley) April 16, 2025

Yellow cards will be wiped after this game but players can still miss the next match if they are booked this evening.

Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber

Real Madrid: Eder Militao, Endrick, Lucas Vazquez, Luka Modric, Antonio Rudiger,… pic.twitter.com/LaevvEXI6C

— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) April 16, 2025

Taking it all in. pic.twitter.com/t3K8O1sJ1i

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 16, 2025

Real Madrid received a royal welcome from their fans outside the Bernabéu ahead of their Champions League second-leg quarterfinal against Arsenal 🔥

They're ready for potentially another historic night at home 😤 pic.twitter.com/xJksplEBzE

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 16, 2025

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.

Subs: Neto, Setford, Tierney, White, Zinchenko, Rosiak, Henry-Francis, Trossard, Butler-Oyedeji, Gower, Sterling, Nwaneri.

Playing XI: Courtois, Lucas V., Asencio, Rüdiger, Alaba, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vini Jr. and Mbappé.

Subs: Fran González, Sergio Mestre, Luka Modrić, Arda Güler, Endrick, Jesús Vallejo, Dani Ceballos, Fran García, Brahim Díaz.

Camavinga, who was shown a red card in the final minutes of the first leg, will miss the match due to card issue. Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to replace him afer missing the firsst leg due to suspension. 

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Thomas Partey, who was forced off in their last match in Premier League, is fine now. Along with him, Ben White, who is doutful, also trained with the squad. 

The lid of the Santiago Bernabeu will be closed for this fixture. This means the sound will be amplified and the atmosphere will be too loud for anyone to focus. 

Can Arsenal handel the pressure? 

9️⃣0️⃣⏱️. pic.twitter.com/0rrZJ2zYaq

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 16, 2025

Declan Rice scored two stunning free-kicks and Mikel Merino kept his form against Real Madrid intact to hand Arsenal a huge 3-0 advatnage in the first leg. 

Real Madrid did not look at their best at Emirates Stadium. But, under the lid at Santiago Bernabeu, they can be a lethal team. 

Arsenal are now ubeaten in 9 games across compettions since losing against West Ham United at home. Since then Arteta's men have beaten teams like Chelsea in Premier League and Real Madrid in Champions League. 

Though they have gone through a few injuries in the recent past, they have been one of the better sides offlate. Not only that, they have scored the third most goals in this season's Champions League (28). Only Barcelona (36) and Bayern Munich (29) have scored more goals than them.

In recent time, Real Madrid have failed to get going. They have faced defeat against Valencia in La Liga and then lost the first leg against Arsenal in Champions League as well. 

In the Copa del Rey semis, they drew against Real Sociedad 4-4 till the extra time and then went on to win the game on aggregate. 

So, overall, they Spanish giants have not been at their best. 

Do you know Real Madrid have not beaten Arsenal in Champions League yet. Although they are the team to beat 144 teams in the Champions League so far, Arsenal do not come in that list. 

Not only that, Real Madrid are yet to score a single goal against Arsenal. 

So far, these two teams have played three matches against each other. Arsenal have won twice and drwan once. 

With a seating captacity of 78,297, Santiago Bernabeu is Spain's second largest football stadium. It has hosted four European Cup/UEFA Champions League finals in the past. Moreover, it is also the first stadium to host final of both Euro Cup and FIFA World Cup. 

It has been home of Real Madrid since 1947. 

Fans from India can watch the Real Madrid vs Arsenal match LIVE on Sony Sports TV Channels. Moreover, they can stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV App and Website as well. 

Match: Real Madrid vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25, Quarter-final, Second Leg

Date: 17 March 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Santiago Barnebeu

Phew! This was nothing short of a roller-coaster ride! We will be back with more LIVE coverages.

Hope you have enjoyed the coverage!  

That was all from this side tonight.  

Good night and stay tuned with us!

WHAT.A.MATCH!

Germany qualify for the UEFA Nations League semi-finals after beating Italy by 5-4 on aggregate.

Italy made a stunning comeback late in the game, but it was not good enough for a place in the semis!#UEFANationsLeague #GERITA #Germany #FootballScore pic.twitter.com/4v2n6Vzitn

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) March 23, 2025

Joshua Kimmich: man of the match vs Italy

90 minutes played
1 goal
2 assists
95 touches
62/67 accurate passes (93%)
5 key passes
2 big chances created
4/6 long balls
2 clearances
2 interceptions
8.7/10 rating @SofascoreINT pic.twitter.com/6gpI7jUn0U

— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) March 23, 2025

The contest became nervier than they would have liked in the second half but, for the first time, Germany will feature in the Nations League final four. The two performances against Italy underlined just how far this side have come under Nagelsmann. They’ll have a magnificent opportunity to win silverware on home soil in June.

FINAL FOUR 🖤❤️‍🔥💛#GERITA #dfbteam
📸 GES pic.twitter.com/BEAQbfdBdO

— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) March 23, 2025

Destiny Udogie is booked for argument.

Raspodori forced Baumann to dive to the other end, slotting the penalty home with a composed kick that went through the right side of the goal.

More drama at the Signal Iduna Park!

Mittelstädt committed a handball offence following a Di Lorenzo corner, leading to a penalty for Italy after a VAR check! 

Italy is pushing for a goal in the final minutes, but the Germans have literally locked down their goal. Karim Adeyemi can only be seen up front!

In: Lorenzo Lucca, Matteo Zaccagni

Out: Moise Kean, Samuele Ricci

Joshua Kimmich slotted the free-kick right beneath the wall as the Italian defenders jumped, but Donnarumma dived to the ground to deny the German skipper.

Germany forward Kleindienst and Italian defender Bastoni are booked for getting involved in a brawl.

In: Robert Andrich, Yann Bisseck

Out: Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rudiger

Italy is denied of the spot-kick and a potential leveler as referee Szymon Marciniak has overturned the decision after a VAR Check. 

No penalty for Italy.

Sclotterbeck has tackled Di Lorenzo inside the box, and the referee has awarded the penalty!

Italy is on the verge of coming back into the game in a fierce manner!

Raspadori sliced a beautiful strike from the right while almost going down to the ground, but he missed the far post by inches!

Italy have turned things around!

Moise Kean produced another blistering strike from the edge of the box as his right-footer curled past Baumann to find the net!

A brace for Kean as the Azzuris are back in the game!

In: Giacomo Raspadori

Out: Sandro Tonali

Karim Adeyemi concedes a yellow for a foul on Bastoni.

Politano tried to squeeze a cross past Schlotterbeck, who seemingly used his hands to stop the ball.

However, after te check, the referee awards no penalty.

In: Nadiem Amiri, Pascal Gross, Karim Adeyemi

Out: Leon Goretzka, Angelo Stiller, Leroy Sane

⌛ Half-time scores in UEFA Nations League!

Spain 1-0 Netherlands (3-2 agg)
France 0-0 Croatia (0-2 agg)
Portugal 1-0 Denmark (1-1 agg)
Germany 3-0 Italy (5-1)

Who will reach the semifinals?#UEFANationsLeague #CristianoRonaldo #KylianMbappe #LukaModric pic.twitter.com/Df89Q5YTXW

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) March 23, 2025

Directly involved in all five goals Germany scored in this tie.

One goal, four assists.

Skipper!

Mittelsadt had an attempt on goal from the middle of the box, but Donarumma calmly claimed it.

Kean wins possession in a dangerous area to the left of center, approaches the penalty area, and fires in a fierce low finish.

The Azzuris has finally got something to reply!

Following Udogie's cross from the left, Frattesi skied his strike to the stands.

In: Davide Frattesi, Matteo Politano

Out: Daniel Maldini, Federico Gatti

WHAT A FIRST HALF IN DORTMUND!!! 🇩🇪🔥

🇩🇪 3-0 🇮🇹#DFB #GermanFootball #GERITA

📸 Imago pic.twitter.com/eO3mrpTwmR

— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) March 23, 2025

OH MY WORD!

Germany is running riot here!

Another masterclass interception by Kimmich in the middle of the park, who quickly passed it to Goretzka on the right, who chipped it into the box for Kleindienst who headed it into the net. Donnarumma had his hand on the ball as he sent it back into the box, but the referee signaled for a goal; indicating that the ball had crossed the line!

5-1 aggregate for Germany. There is only the second half to play, but Germany has already entered the semi-final.

Musiala battled at the edge of the box to find an open position, he unleashed a right-footed grounder but missed the left post by inches!

Finally, Italy gets something happening on the other end.

However, Tonali's powerful long-ranger skied just over the crossbar!

Another goal in the blink of an eye!

Donnarumma was distracted and was about to talk to the referee, but he had already blown the whistle for the corner. Kimmich took a quick corner, as Musiala had no trouble in slotting home in an unguarded goal. 

Germany doubles the lead in an uncanny fashion!

Nobody at Italy was paying attention while Germany took the corner quickly, and Musiala was ready to score! pic.twitter.com/ZLuuvB8DfB

— The Touchline | Football Coverage (@TouchlineX) March 23, 2025

Kleidienst attempted to find the net with a well-placed header, but Donnarumma jumped in the air to make a masterful save, stunning the German forward!

Leon Goretzka powered a really fierce header from the middle of the box, but sailed it inches over the crosspiece!

A brilliantly precise penalty from Kimmich, who fired it through the left-bottom corner despite Donnrumma diving to the right way!

Germany will now enjoy a 2-goal cushion in this tie!

💪 Joshua #Kimmich ⚽😎#NationsLeague | #DFBTeam | #GERITA 1:0 (30') pic.twitter.com/agGWq7wsxo

— UEFA Nations League DE (@EURO2024DE) March 23, 2025

Buongiorno tackled down Kleindienst from behind inside the box, and has conceded a penalty!

The Italian defender has also received a yellow.

Sane flashed a powerful right-footer from the right, but Donnrumma's quick reflex helped him grab the ball easily!

Angelo Stiller has now taken up the first yellow for Germany tonight, due to a foul on Tonali.

Federico Gatti gets a booking for pulling Musiala's shirt from behind, resulting in a foul.

Germany has tried to replicate their first-leg feat, with the typical Kimmich cross from the corner. However, Rudiger connected from the middle but his header skied way over the crossbar.

Sandro Toali stands strong to block a first-time strike by Jamal Musiala.

Italian defence faced some real trouble there; as the Germans tried to take the bites from an attack. However, Donnrumma and the defence has done enough to keep the Germans afar from the net.

The Italian defense has done well so far in shutting down Musiala in front of the box, dispossessing him twice already from creating further danger.

Could have a better execution from Azzuris, but Baumann, the 34-year-old keeper stands tall under Germany's sticks.

Moise Kean entered the penalty area from the left. He took an on-target strike but Jonathan Tah executed an acrobatic block to clear the danger away!

Following a beautiful carry by Musiala, the ball ended up in Goretzka's feet, but the German midfielder's shot went wide off the left post.

Mittelsadt with a quick opening chance, but soared his strike off target.

Germany gets things underway at Signal Iduna Park!

🎧🔥#NationsLeague #GermaniaItalia#Nazionale #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/FVgma1vRba

— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) March 23, 2025

Job's not done.

The boys have arrived 😤#DFB #GermanFootball #GERITA

📸 DFB/Phillip Reinhard pic.twitter.com/JNCiUjoocl

— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) March 23, 2025

Will he put up another masterclass tonight?

Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma (C) (GK); Federico Gatti, Alessandro Buongiorno, Alessandro Bastoni; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Nicolo Barella, Samuele Ricci, Sandro Tonali, Destiny Udogie; Moise Kean, Daniel Maldini

Subs: Meret, Vicario, Rovella, Lucca, Frattesi, Raspadori, Politano, Ruggeri, Casadei, Zaccagni, Comuzzo, Bellanova

Head Coach: Luciano Spaletti

Our starting XI for #GERITA 📋#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/HSoW7UZBQ8

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

Starting XI: Oliver Baumann (GK); Nico Schlotterbeck, Joathan Tah, Antonio Rudiger; Joshua Kimmich (C), Angelo Stiller, Leon Goretzka, Maximilian Mittelstadt; Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala; Tim Kleindienst

Subs: Nubel, Ortega, Koch, Gross, Burkardt, Amiri, Undav, Leweling, Bisseck, Adeyemi, Raum, Andrich

Head Coach: Julian Nagelsmann

Unsere Startelf gegen 🇮🇹! 💪
Auf geht's! 🚀#GERITA #dfbteam
📸 DFB/ Thomas Böcker pic.twitter.com/Yrciz51Kwx

— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) March 23, 2025

⚽️ Beautiful 😍#WCQ | @adidasfootball | #AdidasNTF pic.twitter.com/tV23rNLjfP

— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) March 22, 2025

Germany stamps a brilliant comeback win to beat Italy 2-1 in their own backyard at San Siro.

Sandro Tonali opened the scoring with a powerful strike, only nine minutes into the game. The Azzuris kept the lead until the break, as Tim Kleindienst slotted home a header in the 49th minute, only after coming off the bench at half-time. Leon Goretzka netted the winner in the 76th minute, handing Germany a one-goal cushion ahead of the second leg next week.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's pin-point substitutions worked well for Germany, whereas skipper Joshua Kimmich put up a masterful performance, providing assists for both goals.

Despite a decent performance in the first half, Luciano Spaletti's men failed to keep up with the tempo in the second half. 

Mateo Retegui, plus wing-backs Federico Dimarco and Andrea Cambiaso, while Riccardo Calafiori has now joined them on the sidelines.

 Kai Havertz, Benjamin Henrichs, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Florian Wirtz are all sidelined by injury.

Football fans from India can watch the Germany vs Italy UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 2nd leg match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and the Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription. 

Match: Germany vs Italy

Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 2nd leg

Date: 24 March 2025

Time: 1:15 AM IST

Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany