
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, though it was Italy who struck first. Some sloppy defending and a poor clearance from Jonathan Tah resulted in a Sandro Tonali strike to fire his country in front just a week after ending Newcastle United's trophy drought.