Overview

• Germany overcame an early deficit, with Tim Kleindienst equalizing in the 49th minute and Leon Goretzka scoring the winner in the 76th minute.
• Coach Julian Nagelsmann's halftime substitutions, including Kleindienst and Nico Schlotterbeck, significantly improved the team's performance.
• Goalkeeper Oliver Baumann made several crucial saves, ensuring Germany held onto their lead despite Italy's persistent attacks.
• The match, played at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, saw 60,334 fans in attendance, including 3,500 German supporters.
• Germany heads into the second leg in Dortmund on Sunday with a strong position to advance to the Nations League Final Four.