Germany secured their spot in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals after an intense 3-3 draw with Italy on Sunday night.
The match played in front of a lively crowd, saw the German team display both skill and resilience to edge out their opponents with a 5-4 aggregate score.
Joshua Kimmich played a key role, delivering a stellar performance in the first half. He scored a penalty and set up goals for Jamal Musiala and Tim Kleindienst, giving Germany a commanding 3-0 lead before halftime.
Italy fought back in the second half, with Moise Kean scoring twice to shake the German defence. Giacomo Raspadori added a stoppage-time penalty, but it wasn’t enough for Italy to overturn the deficit.
Thrilling Matches Across Europe
Portugal also advanced after an impressive 5-2 win over Denmark. They bounced back from a narrow 1-0 loss in the first leg earlier in the week.
Meanwhile, France overcame Croatia in a closely contested tie. The French team won 2-0 in regular time to level the aggregate score at 2-2 and got their spot by triumphing 5-4 in the penalty shoot-out.
Spain’s journey to the semi-finals came through a dramatic draw with the Netherlands. Both teams scored three goals each in an exhilarating second leg, but Spain clinched victory with a 5-4 win in penalties. These high-stakes matches set the stage for an electrifying semi-final lineup.
UEFA Nations League Semi-Final Lineup
The semi-final fixtures promise to be exciting as Germany takes on Portugal, while Spain faces France. Fans eagerly anticipate these clashes between some of Europe’s best footballing nations.
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