In a dramatic UEFA Nations League quarter-final second leg, Germany and Italy played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, on March 23, 2025. Despite the draw, Germany advanced to the semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate victory.
The first half was dominated by Germany, who raced to a commanding 3-0 lead. Captain Joshua Kimmich opened the scoring with a penalty in the 30th minute. Shortly after, Kimmich’s quick thinking from a corner set up Jamal Musiala for the second goal. Tim Kleindienst added a third with a header just before halftime, leaving Italy reeling.
However, the Azzurri came alive in the second half. Moise Kean scored twice, in the 49th and 69th minutes, to bring Italy back into contention. In stoppage time, Giacomo Raspadori converted a penalty to level the score at 3-3, but it was not enough to overturn Germany’s aggregate advantage.
Germany’s progression to the semi-finals marks their first-ever appearance in the UEFA Nations League Final Four. They will face Portugal in the next stage, with the tournament’s conclusion set to take place on German soil in June.
This match showcased the resilience of both teams—Germany’s dominance in the first half and Italy’s spirited fightback in the second. It was a night to remember for football fans worldwide.
