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

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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

Not many people saw this coming—hardly anyone pegged the Dutch to come out on top before the match kicked off. However, Koeman’s men came so close to earning every bit of a well-deserved victory. 

They started off a little wobbly, sure, but soon found their rhythm, moving the ball with confidence. Gakpo and Frimpong were electric out wide, constantly throwing the Spanish defense off balance, while the backline held strong—almost to the very end—until Merino slipped one through.

What a ride it’s been! That’s all from us on this live blog—thanks for sticking with us through every twist and turn. Good night. See you on Sunday for the second leg.

An injury time equaliser from substitute Mikel Merino helps Spain extend their undefeated run to 22 games now. 

We move to the second leg with everything at square. 

A 93rd-minute equaliser from Mikel Merino helps Spain hold on to a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands!

Spain extend their undefeated streak to 22 games now!#UEFANationsLeague #NEDESP pic.twitter.com/tEhAjNlVEL

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) March 20, 2025

Merino scores for Spain. 

Nico Williams with a shot from the left, and Verbruggen made only a half save.

Merino was at the right place to take advantage of the rebound ball. 

Big, big goal!

NED 2-2 ESP

Reijnders is replaced by Wieffer.

5 minutes have been added as injury time.

Huijsen takes a chance with a long range left-footed shot. 

He was on-target but Verbruggen dived to his left to make the save.

Oyarzabal with a volley from close range but Van Dijk was there to make the save. 

Top-class save from Verbruggen. Huijsen found Nico making a run. Nico then went inside the box and sent a curling shot. 

Verbruggen had to dive to his left to make the save. 

Final change for Spain. Merino replaces Ruiz.

Depay is replaced by De Ligt. 

A straight red card for Hato for a dangerous challenge on Le Normand. 

The Netherlands are down to 10 men. 

Yellow card for Virgil Van Dijk for a foul inside the box during the corner. 

Xavi Simons was running away with the ball and made an effort at the goal. But, Le Normand came running from behind to let it go for a corner. 

Chance for Nico Williams but he could not hold on to the ball with his first touch. 

Out: FDJ, Kluivert

In: Koopmeiners, Simons

Yellow card for Perez for a sliding tackle on Frimpong. He will miss the second leg.

A deflection from Van Dink was going into the goal and Verbruggen dived to his left to make the save. 

4 - Tijjani Reijnders is the first player in history to put @OnsOranje in front with each of his first-ever four goals for the Netherlands. Advantage. pic.twitter.com/oDcsZ5cRBe

— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) March 20, 2025

Van Dijk makes the block as Dani Olmo pulled his trigger from outside the box. 

Huijsen makes a vital interception at the edge of the box as Netherlands were running through the mid-field into the box. 

Morata, Pedri and Lamine Yamal have been replaced by Perez, Oyarzabal, and Olmo.

Lamine Yamal won the second corner for Spain. Nico Williams takes it but Netherlands have it covered, 

Yellow card for debutant Dean Huijsen.

Good low shot from Gakpo, who was on-target. But Simon got down quickly to grab the ball. 

Although Spain have upped the tempo, we will surely a few changes from them as we see a few miss-passes in the middle.

Spain win their first corner of the game, and Yamal took it short. 

Spain are holding a high line now and looking for a goal. 

A few low crosses and a run on the byline from Morata and Nico, and suddenly, Spain are looking better.

But, Netherlands will be waiting for the counterattack, though. 

¡GOOOOL DE PAÍSES BAJOS! Marca el segundo Reijnders
Países Bajos 2-1 España#NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/egxOT8usDs

— MARCA (@marca) March 20, 2025

What a start for the Orange! 

Reijnders scores for them. 

Frimpong did all the running for him, and his cutback found a running Reijnders, who made no mistake inside the box.

Netherlands have the lead.  

We are back from the break. 

Spain starts things off!

Spain started the game like the Champions of Europe and Nico Williams gave them the lead. But, since then, Netherlands have attacked like a team on a mission. 

Gakpo found the equaliser, and they could have had a few more if Simon was not there. 

Cubarsi had to leave the field due to injury, and Dean Huijsen replaced him. 

Two minutes added to the first-half as Lamine Yamal miss-hit the free-kick. 

Free-kick for Spain from a dangerous position as Gakpo pushed Pedro Porro down. Yellow card for him.

Frimpong, with the corss and Reijnders, went for the side volley and kissed the crossbar with his effort.

Dean Huijsen, who was born in the Netherlands, makes his international debut in the Netherlands, against Netherlands. 

He replaces Cubarsi. 

He was limping for a bit, and now he is down. He is getting medial attention and will be replaced. 

It is not a yellow card for the defender but he gets a verbal warning from the referee for a foul on Frimpong

Huge save!

Simon made himself big as Depay had the chance to extend the lead for them from close range. 

Chance missed for the home side. 

Lamine Yamal with an outside-the-boot flick pass from Zubimendi. Zubimendi went for the volley, and Verbruggen had to go down to his side quickly to make the save. 

CODY GAKPO SCORES THE EQUALIZER VS SPAIN! pic.twitter.com/1Fqf75vEaK

— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) March 20, 2025

Netherlands are putting their feet on the accelerator. 

Gakpo with a menacing cross and Simon had to be quick to get a touch to it to nuilfy the attack. 

The Dutch are level, and the fans are just over the moon!

Gakpo strikes for them.

Frimpong had a great run to keep the ball in play and then pass it across. After a poor clearance from Cubarsi, Kluivert found Gakpo at the edge of the box.

The Liverpool striker did not miss the chance with a bullet strike. 

All square now. 

Cucurella, Cubarsi, and Le Normand have been solid so far, not letting Dutch strikers have any space in the final third. 

The Dutch captain had the chance to score after Hato brought down the corner so that he could go for the goal. 

But, he was not on target, 

First corner of the match goes to Netherlands. 

Le Normand went for a hard tackle against Gakpo and he conceded the corner. 

Porro with a long cross from Nico, and then Cucurella sent a lobbed ball for Moraata to hit the net.

But, he missed the chance. 

The Chelsea defender makes another block inside the box to eliminate any chances for Netherlands. 

With early goals, teams always get the chance to make a comeback. 

Netherlands, with the support behind them, will look to do the same. 

Gakpo nearly found Frimpong inside the box. But Cucurella came from behind to make the interception and it was an easy save for Simon. 

Nico Williams scores for Spain. 

Great pressing from Lamine Yamal, who took the ball away from Hato, and the Pedri passed it across Nico for him to make a quick turn and send it past Verbruggen.

Spain take the lead. 

Spain are looking in control with central defenders and mid-fielders enjoying more possession on the ball. 

Netherlands with their first attack of the night.

After a swap of play from right to left, Gakpo took a chance with a long range shot. 

He was off-target, though. 

Within the first two minutes, we have Spain making an attack. 

Morata found Pedri with a side of the foot flick. 

But Pedri's effort went straight to Verbruggen

Let's fly high tonight! ✈️#NothingLikeOranje #NEDESP pic.twitter.com/g4nxuEhKCN

— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) March 20, 2025

Since the last time in November 2020, Netherlands take on Spain.

Netherlands in their Orange. Spain is in their yellow away kit. 

We are just minutes awy from the kick-off.

🏟️ Reencontrándonos con un conocido escenario.#VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/2FlXDjfSto

— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) March 20, 2025

Entered Oranje territory. 🔶#NothingLikeOranje #NEDESP pic.twitter.com/Awjh78znR6

— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) March 20, 2025

Starting XI: Unai Simón, Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella, Pedri, Martín Zubimendi, Fabián Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, Álvaro Morata (c), Nico Williams.

Subs: David Raya, Álex Remiro, Dean Huijsen, Alejandro Grimaldo, Mikel Merino, Dani Olmo, Óscar Mingueza, Aleix García, Alejandro Baena, Ayoze Pérez, Samuel Aghehowa, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Starting XI: B. Verbruggen, L. Geertruida, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk, J. Hato, F. de Jong, T. Reijnders, J. Frimpong, J. Kluivert, C. Gakpo, M. Depay.

Subs: Nick Olij, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas, Kenneth Taylor, Mats Wieffer, Xavi Simons, Teun Koopmeiners, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey.

Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen, Nick Olij, Mark Flekken,

Defenders: Lutsharel Geertruida, Jurriën Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Jorrel Hato, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jeremie Frimpong, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas,

Midfielders: Xavi Simons, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Kenneth Taylor, Mats Wieffer, Frenkie de Jong,

Forwards: Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluivert.

Goalkeepers:
- David Raya (Arsenal)
- Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao)
- Álex Remiro (Real Sociedad)

Defenders:
- Pedro Porro (Tottenham)
- Óscar Mingueza (Celta Vigo)
- Robin Le Normand (Atlético Madrid)
- Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez (both Barcelona)
- Raúl Asensio (Real Madrid)
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

Midfielders:
- Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
- Marc Casadó (Barcelona)
- Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
- Fabián Ruiz (PSG)
- Álex Baena (Villarreal)
- Pedri (Barcelona)

Forwards:
- Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo (all Barcelona)
- Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- Yeremy Pino, Ayoze Pérez (both Villarreal)
- Bryan Zaragoza (Osasuna)
- Samu Omorodion (Porto)
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- Álvaro Morata (Galatasaray)

👨🏻‍🏫 Final instructions at the team hotel.

☑️ All ready for the match! #VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/aMGSLDUymy

— Spanish Football (@SpainIsFootball) March 20, 2025

Game recognizes game. 💎@DeJongFrenkie21 🤝 @Pedri & Lamine Yamal#NationsLeague | @FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/5EP46AVLSS

— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) March 20, 2025

This place will be electric tonight. ⚡️#NothingLikeOranje #NEDESP https://t.co/sPB1G59H2l pic.twitter.com/C2clm8u1jF

— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) March 20, 2025

Football fans from India can watch the Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription. 

Match: Netherlands vs Spain

Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 quarter-finals, 1st Leg

Date: 21st March 2025

Time: 1.15 am IST

Venue: De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands

We will be back with more LIVE coverages during this international break.

Hope you enjoyed the coverage!

That was all from this side tonight.

Good night and stay tuned with us!

Leon Goretzka and Kleindienst's goals helped Germany rebound from a 0- 1 loss to Italy and win 2-1.

#UEFANationsLeague #ITAGER #italyvsgermany pic.twitter.com/Pqwzc3zdQd

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) March 20, 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. 

Germany will welcome Italy at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund for the second-leg encounter on March 24th.

Wir gewinnen in Mailand! 🔥🔥🔥
Danke für eure überragende Unterstützung!
3.500 Fans vor Ort! 🖤❤️💛#ITAGER #dfbteam
📸 DFB/Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/3b1IBzw6hh

— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) March 20, 2025

One last effort from the Azzuris as Tonali sailed a long-ranger across the field into the box, as Frattesi's header went way wide off the left post.

The game has resummed after Ricardo Calafiori received medical attention following his clash with Karim Adeyemi.

In: Robert Andrich

Out: Pascal Gross

The veteran keeper has been solid since conceding the first goal, as he stretched his hands out to deny a flashy strike from Maldini from a distance.

In: Lorenzo Lucca, Davide Frattesi

Out: Moise Kean, Nicolo Barella

In: Karim Adeyemi

Out: Leroy Sane

Joshua Kimmich. THAT'S IT!

Kimmich floated another vicious cross from the corner on the left, which was perfectly met by Goretzka inside the box, and flicked into the net.

Nagelsmann's men are now ahead!

Daniele Maldini receives a booking for a tough challenge.

In: Daniele Maldini

Out: Giacomo Raspadori

Raspadori found himself on the left in a one-on-one against Baumann inside the box, but his strike targeting the far post was intervened by Baumann, who stretched his left leg to block the shot!

Tonali did a sublime backheel to play it back to Kean inside the box, whose powerful strike soared past the target.

In: Jamie Leweling

Out: Nadiem Amiri

In: Raoul Bellnova, Samuele Ricci

Out : Matteo Politano, Nicolo Rovella

Nadiem Amiri, the German midfielder is now booked for an offence.

Udogie attempted to find the net with a header right from the middle of the box but skied it over the bar.

Udogie followed the ball as Kimmich tried to get a hold of it close to the six-yard box, but Donnarumma came off the line to make a crucial block!

Italian midfielder Nicolo Rovella gets the first booking of the evening for a foul on Goretzka.

An absolutely brilliant cross by Kimmich sailed into the box from the right, as Kleindienst had risen above all to send the ball past Donnarumma, bringing Germany back in the business.

The first touch from the new entrant, and he equalizes for Germany!

In: Tim Kleindienst, Nico Schlotterbeck

Out: Jonathan Burkardt, David Raum

⏱️ 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐎 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎

🇮🇹🇩🇪 #ItaliaGermania 1️⃣-0️⃣
9' #Tonali#NationsLeague#Nazionale #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/kDzsBr6Ouj

— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) March 20, 2025

Gross almost fell over Donnrumma while trying to anticipate the corner, but fouled him instead. Rudiger disagreed, but the decision stands.

Amiri, the new German starter, sailed the free-kick just inches over the crosspiece, following a set-piece right off the edge of the penalty area.

Donnarumma dived forward to send the ball past the line following a cut-in pass from Amiri.

Moise Kean found himself getting chased by two opposition defenders inside the box, but before they could catch up, Kean utilized the power and took a strike. However, Baumann made another great stop, putting the ball over the top.

Tonali sliced another full-paced long-range strike on target from a second ball, but this time, Baumann made a brilliant stop on his goalmouth, putting his body completely behind the ball.

Donnarumma has always been one of the best goalkeepers in case of outings. He again showed his prowess, coming off his line to drift away a cross by Kimmich from the left corner.

Italy somehow managed to keep the ball off the net, as Donnarumma put his fingertips on a long ball to drift it away. Italy's defence line stayed alert to block two other shots as well.

Barella and Politano again combined up in the right upfront, as Barella looked for Kean inside the box, but Rudiger headed the ball away, showcasing a brave piece of defending.

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒂 ✨#NationsLeague #ItaliaGermania #Tonali#Nazionale #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/DJkYDHHGQJ

— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) March 20, 2025

Goretzka had another attempt at goal with a first-touch strike from a distance, but Donnarumma dived forward to claim it well and good.

That was a sublime cross from Kimmich from the right flank, which Goretzka met in the middle of the box, but powered his header just over the crosspiece.

A fierce start from the Azzuris!

Barella curled in a beautiful grounded pass into the box which Politano received, breezed the ball past Baumann but Tah cleared away. However, Sandro Tonali anticipated it just outside of the 18-yard box and just rocketed it home with a right-footed half-volleyed strike!

One shot. One goal. Italy ahead!

Barella unleashed a beautiful Trivela pass for Raspadori, running upwards in a counter, but Baumann had the ball in his gloves.

Inside the first 15 seconds, Germany earned a corner. On the contrary, Italy initiated a quick counter-attack.

The match is underway at the iconic San Siro!

Italy defeated Germany 2-0 in extra time in Dortmund in the 2006 FIFA World Cup semifinal 🇩🇪

These fans are still enjoying it 🇮🇹😅

Btw, the last time Italy won against Germany was 2012 (13 years ago). Just saying 😉#ITAGER #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/eJZ1zQ2ZRy

— DW Sports (@dw_sports) March 20, 2025

🔥🔥🔥#ItaliaGermania #NationsLeague #Nazionale #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/Sxnhe2VpXj

— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) March 20, 2025

A glimpse inside the away dressing room 👀#DFB #GermanFootball #ITAGER

📸 DFB/ Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/3dzJiJRdl7

— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) March 20, 2025

Pronti a tifare per gli 𝑨𝒛𝒛𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒊? 🇮🇹🙌🏻#NationsLeague #ItaliaGermania #Nazionale #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/sXBPlUzbrK

— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) March 20, 2025

Starting XI: Oliver Baumann (GK); Joshua Kimmich (C), Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, David Raum; Pascal Groß, Leon Goretzka; Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Nadiem Amiri; Jonathan Burkardt

Subs: Nubel, Ortega, Koch, Kleindienst, Undav, Leweling, Schlotterbeck, Stiller, Bisseck, Mittelstädt, Adeyemi, Andrich

Head Coach: Julian Nagelsmann

Mit dieser 1️⃣1️⃣ starten wir in Mailand! 🔥🔥🔥#dfbteam #ITAGER 📸 DFB/Thomas Böcker pic.twitter.com/B5wcqhkQPz

— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) March 20, 2025

Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma (C) (GK); Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Bastoni, Ricardo Calafiori; Matteo Politano, Nicolò Barella, Nicolò Rovella, Sandro Tonali, Destiny Udogie; Moise Kean, Giacomo Raspadori

Subs: Meret, Vicario, Bellanova, Gatti, Buongiorno, Ricci, Maldini, Lucca, Frattesi, Ruggeri, Zaccagni, Casadei

Head Coach: Luciano Spaletti

Here's how we line up for #ITAGER! 📋#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/yhmoPMfBUG

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) March 20, 2025

Mit diesen 2️⃣3️⃣ wollen wir das Halbfinale klar machen! 🔥🔥🔥

🇮🇹🇩🇪 | 20. März, 20:45 Uhr | ARD
🇩🇪🇮🇹 | 23. März, 20:45 Uhr | RTL#dfbteam #nationsleague pic.twitter.com/CM2jauD8LT

— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) March 13, 2025

Luciano Spalletti has named his 25-man squad for our #UNL quarter-final against Germany 💙📋#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/WmKZ6EK0B4

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) March 14, 2025

Matches Played: 37

Italy won: 15

Germany won: 9

Draws: 13

Football fans from India can watch the Italy vs Germany UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg match LIVE on Sony Ten 3 TV Channel on Television and Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription. 

Match: Italy vs Germany

Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-Finals 1st leg

Date: 21 March 2025

Time: 1:15 am IST

Venue: San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy