Overview
- Germany beat Luxembourg 2-0, with Nick Woltemade scoring in the 49th and 69th minutes at the Stade de Luxembourg.
- Germany and Slovakia are level on 12 points with Germany ahead on goal difference, so a draw or win in Leipzig on Monday secures direct qualification.
- Sané set up the opener and was involved in the second goal, earning praise from Nagelsmann and teammates for decisive contributions on his return.
- Nagelsmann criticized a sluggish, error-prone first half and said Germany "would have deserved to concede," adding he will not set up his team to play for a draw against Slovakia.
- Nagelsmann said he is cautiously optimistic about Nico Schlotterbeck returning but sceptical on Joshua Kimmich's ankle, and he defended his warning that Sané does not have "countless" chances after public criticism from prominent figures.