Overview
- Germany holds a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Milan, with Leon Goretzka confirmed to start after his decisive goal.
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann plans minor lineup adjustments, with Tim Kleindienst expected to feature and Jonathan Burkardt doubtful due to illness.
- Italy faces lineup challenges, including the absence of Riccardo Calafiori, as coach Luciano Spalletti adapts to injuries.
- The match at Dortmund's Westfalenstadion is the first Germany-Italy encounter there since the 2006 World Cup semifinal.
- A victory would secure Germany's first-ever Nations League Final Four spot, which would be hosted in Munich and Stuttgart if they qualify.