European heavyweights Italy and Germany are aiming for a spot in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 semi-finals as they face off on Thursday at the San Siro in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
Germany topped their League A group unbeaten, while Italy finished second behind France in Group 2. The two teams now meet for the first time since their thrilling seven-goal encounter in 2022.
The match between Italy and Germany kicks off this Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 19:45 GMT, and will be broadcast on beIN Sports 8 HD with commentary by Hafeez Draji.
Italy's Predicted Lineup Against Germany in UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-finals
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders: Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Bastoni, Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders: Andrea Cambiaso, Davide Frattesi, Samuel Ricci, Sandro Tonali, Destiny Udogie
Forwards: Matteo Retegui, Giacomo Raspadori
Germany's Predicted Lineup Against Italy in UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Quarter-finals
Goalkeeper: Oliver Baumann
Defenders: Maximilian Mittelstädt, Nico Schlotterbeck, Antonio Rüdiger, Joshua Kimmich
Midfielders: Pascal Groß, Robert Andrich, Deniz Undav
Forwards: Jamal Musiala, Tim Kleindienst, Leroy Sané