Two European football powerhouses collide as Germany U21 face Italy U21 in the final quarter-final of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. This highly anticipated match will decide who earns the last ticket to the semi-finals and a shot at the title.
The winner will meet either Denmark U21 or France U21 in the next round. Meanwhile, the first semi-final pairing is already confirmed, with England set to take on the Netherlands. The Dutch advanced despite going down to 10 men against Portugal, while England defeated Spain in a rematch of the previous tournament final.
Kick-off and Broadcast Details
The Germany U21 vs Italy U21 clash is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 local time (CEST) in Slovakia.
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Quarter-Final Showdown: Germany vs Italy
Set in the DAC Arena in Dunajská Streda, the quarter-final brings together two of the most successful nations in youth football.
Germany arrive in top form, having won all three group matches to finish atop Group B. They defeated Slovenia 3-0, Czechia 4-2, and reigning champions England 2-1, scoring a tournament-high nine goals. Forward Nick Woltemade leads the Golden Boot race with four goals, including a rare U21 EURO hat-trick. Under coach Antonio Di Salvo, Germany appear poised for another deep run.
Italy, five-time champions and the most experienced side at this stage with 12 quarter-final appearances, secured second place in Group A. They edged Romania and host Slovakia 1-0 in earlier matches before a 1-1 draw with Spain secured their spot in the knockouts. Carmine Nunziata’s side has impressed defensively, conceding just twice in the group stage.
This is only the third time the two nations have met competitively at U21 level. Each holds one victory. Italy won 1-0 in 2017 thanks to a goal from Federico Bernardeschi, while Germany triumphed 1-0 in the 2009 semi-finals on their way to winning the title.
Their most recent meeting was a friendly in 2022, where Germany won 4-2 in Ancona. Several current players featured in that match, including German scorers Denis Huseinbasic and Kevin Schade. Italy finished with nine men after Giorgio Cittadini and Raoul Bellanova were sent off.
