Overview
- 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.