Overview

• Leon Goretzka scored the winning goal in the 76th minute, marking his return to the national team after 16 months.
• Tim Kleindienst equalized in the 49th minute, shortly after being substituted in by coach Julian Nagelsmann.
• Goalkeeper Oliver Baumann made several crucial saves, ensuring the victory despite an early goal by Italy's Sandro Tonali in the 9th minute.
• Coach Julian Nagelsmann's halftime adjustments, including substitutions, significantly improved Germany's performance in the second half.
• Germany heads into the second leg in Dortmund on Sunday with a 2-1 aggregate lead and a strong chance to advance to the Nations League Final Four.