Germany Advances to Nations League Semis After Dramatic Draw with Italy

A first-half blitz secured Germany's aggregate lead, overcoming Italy's spirited comeback to set up June's semi-finals on home soil.

Germany secured a 5-4 aggregate victory over Italy, drawing 3-3 in the second leg in Dortmund to reach the Nations League semi-finals.
First-half goals from Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, and Tim Kleindienst gave Germany a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime.
Italy mounted a determined second-half comeback with two goals from Moise Kean and a stoppage-time penalty by Giacomo Raspadori.
Joshua Kimmich's quick thinking from a corner led to Musiala's goal, exploiting a lapse in Italy's defense during a pivotal moment.
The semi-finals and final will be hosted in Germany this June, marking a key milestone in the team's resurgence under Julian Nagelsmann.