Overview

• The first leg of the Nations League quarterfinal between Germany and Italy is set for March 20, 2025, at the Giuseppe-Meazza-Stadium in Milan, with kickoff at 20:45 CET.
• Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann has named Oliver Baumann as the starting goalkeeper for both matches, filling in for the injured Marc-André ter Stegen.
• Italy will be without their top striker Mateo Retegui, who has been sidelined with a thigh injury, leaving a significant gap in their offensive lineup.
• Germany faces notable absences in attack, with Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz, and Niclas Füllkrug unavailable, placing greater responsibility on Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala.
• The quarterfinals hold strategic importance for Germany as they aim to build momentum and confidence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.