Italy lost to Germany

The match at Giuseppe Meazza was exciting. Italy took the lead and created many opportunities but could not take advantage, only to accept a bitter defeat with 2 goals in the second half.

In the 9th minute, the home team opened the scoring. From a chaotic ball in the German penalty area, Sandro Tonali rushed up and defeated goalkeeper Oliver Baumann with a decisive shot.

The rest of the first half was a back-and-forth affair. With a little luck, Italy could have gone into the break with a lead of more than a goal. In the 30th and 32nd minutes, Tonali and Moise Kean had space but could not beat the visiting goalkeeper.

Italy could not maintain their home advantage.

In the second half, the two teams continued to play a tight game. In difficult circumstances, Joshua Kimmich became the factor that helped Germany change the situation.

In the 49th and 76th minutes, the Bayern midfielder made two crosses, allowing Tim Kleindienst and Leo Goretzka to head the ball into the home team's net.

The match ended with a victory for Germany. "Die Mannschaft" extended their unbeaten streak against Italy for the past 13 years, and also held the advantage going into the return leg at home in the early morning of March 24.