Overview
- Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade scored in the 49th and 69th minutes to secure the victory.
- Luxembourg’s aggressive press and physical midfield play disrupted Germany throughout a ragged first half.
- Julian Nagelsmann conceded the slow start, calling the performance secondary to earning three points.
- Germany’s control grew after the break, finishing with 65% possession, a 7–1 shots-on-target advantage and xG of 1.82 to 0.78.
- Germany are level on points with Slovakia atop Group A on goal difference, with coverage questioning Nagelsmann’s stalled overhaul and suggesting greater use of rising talents.