Overview

• Italian fans booed the German national anthem at the San Siro stadium, prompting stadium officials to increase the volume of the music.
• German fans retaliated by booing the Italian national anthem, escalating tensions between the rival supporters.
• Italian players, led by captain Gianluigi Donnarumma, attempted to diffuse the situation by clapping during the German anthem.
• Approximately 3,500 German fans traveled to Milan for the match, which concluded with anticipation building for the return leg in Dortmund on March 23, 2025.
• The Nations League final tournament in June 2025 will be hosted by either Germany or Italy, adding significance to this quarterfinal matchup.