Germany and Italy are preparing to face off in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals second leg at Signal-Iduna-Park. Germany enters the match with momentum after securing a 2-1 victory in the first leg in Italy. Under Julian Nagelsmann, the German team boasts a seven-game unbeaten run since their Euro 2024 quarterfinal loss to Spain. Italy, coached by Luciano Spalletti, finished level on points with France in their Nations League group.
Italy is facing key player absences, including Federico Dimarco due to injury, who will miss both legs. Riccardo Calafiori is also sidelined after being injured in the previous match. Germany is also dealing with injuries, with Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz unavailable for both games against Italy this week.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, Mar. 23
- Location: Signal-Iduna-Park, Dortmund, Germany
Team News
Possible Germany XI: Baumann; Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Mittelstadt; Goretzka, Gross; Sane, Musiala, Adeyemi; Kleindienst.
Possible Italy XI: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Buongiorno; Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Udogie; Raspadori, Kean.
Match Prediction
Following their first-leg victory, Germany is favored to advance to the semifinals. Predicted Score: Italy 1, Germany 1.
