International press for the DFB victory
“Germany roars back in Italy”
Updated on March 21, 2025 – 8:45 a.m.Reading time: 3 min.
Germany turns the game against Italy and gets a good starting position for the second leg. The international press draws a clear conclusion.
In the quarter-final first leg of the Nations League, the German national team achieved an important 2-1 away win against Italy. After an early goal through Sandro Tonali, small service and Goretzka turned the game in favor of the DFB team. Germany convinced with effectiveness, Italy struggled with awarded opportunities.
The Italian press in particular assesses the game critically. So “La Repubblica” wrote that Italy had a chance of a draw. “Corriere Dello Sport” in turn emphasized that the performance of the “Squadra Azzurra” was not good enough to defeat the German team. The international press drew a similar picture. The Spanish “Marca” emphasized the skill of the German team, while the Dutch “Voetbal International” describes the precise submission of Joshua Kimmich to 2-1 as decisive.
In the second leg it will be shown whether the DFB team can defend its lead. The presses at a glance.
Gazzetta Dello Sport: “The qualification for the Nation’s League final is now on the brink. Too bad, because Tonalis gate at the beginning of the game had given us the illusion that a victory would be possible. Despite the absence of Havertz, Wirtz and Füllkrug, more quality and more international experience: Kimmich and Goretzka are ongoing the team. If the match had gone out differently. “
Corriere Dello Sport: “Spalletti’s troop must now create a masterpiece so as not to sink into the abyss. Tonal performance gives hope, but the Azzurri achievements are not enough to sink a Germany in good shape.”
La Repubblica: “The regret of Spalletti’s boys is great, because at least they would have earned a draw. At 1: 1, the Azzurri did not use excellent opportunities by Kean and Raspadori and are punished for it. Now it will certainly be very complicated to tip the result in Germany, but the Azzurri do not have to give up.”
La Stampa: “On Sunday evening in Dortmund it should be a feat to tip the 2-1 in the first leg of the quarter -finals when you consider how the Azzurr can be overtaken and mocked by the Germans after tonali took the lead after nine minutes.”
Guardian: “Germany roars back in Italy. Goretzka gives the Germans the lead in the quarter -finals.”
The Independent: “After a gap in the blockbuster game against Italy, Germany prevailed 2-1 when two of the most successful teams in the continent in the San Siro met.”
De Telegraaf: “Germans beat Italy: DFB comeback in San Siro”
Voetbal International: “And then you know how late it is when you play against Germany. Because it was again Kimmich with a wonderful template that was transformed by Leon Goretzka this time.