Germany and Italy Set for Decisive Nations League Quarter-Final in Dortmund

Germany holds a 2-1 aggregate lead as both teams prepare for tactical adjustments in a match that will determine the semi-finalist and host of the 2025 Nations League finals.

Germany enters the second leg in Dortmund with a 2-1 advantage after a comeback victory in Milan, featuring goals by Tim Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized the importance of focusing on the present and creating a new legacy, downplaying the historical context of Germany's 2006 World Cup loss to Italy at the same venue.
Jonathan Burkardt is doubtful for the match due to illness, with Tim Kleindienst potentially starting after his impactful performance in the first leg.
Italy's Riccardo Calafiori has been ruled out with a knee injury, and Alessandro Buongiorno is expected to replace him in the defensive lineup.
The winner of the quarter-final will not only advance to the semi-finals but also host the Nations League finals in June 2025, adding significant stakes to the encounter.