Two European giants will clash on Thursday in the first leg of their quarterfinal in the UEFA Nations League when Italy welcomes Germany to San Siro.

Germany defeated Italy 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals heading back to Dortmund with a one goal lead.Germany started strong in possession pinning Italy into their own half for most of the first half,

Germany will visit Italy at the San Siro for the first leg of the UEFA Nations League's quarterfinals before the return leg that will take place on Sunday. Julian Nagelsmann's side are coming from an unbeaten streak of six games as the last game they lost was the quarterfinal of Euro 2024 against Spain while the Azzurri finished level on points with France in Group 2 of the Nations League.

In his first appearance for Germany in 16 months, Leon Goretzka delivered a decisive goal against Italy on Thursday in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals.

Germany came from behind to defeat Italy 2-1 at the San Siro on Thursday in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final, with Leon Goretzka heading the winning goal 14 minutes from time.

But Germany responded well and after Leon Goretzka twice went close to an equaliser before the break, half-time substitute Tim Kleindienst headed the visitors level early in the s