Germany U21 vs Italy U21 – In the final quarter-final of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, we’ll witness a true classic of European football.
The winner of this matchup will face the winner of Denmark U21 vs France U21 in the semi-final.
The first semi-final pairing is already set: England and the Netherlands will battle for a place in the final.
In the quarter-finals, the Netherlands, despite being reduced to 10 men, defeated Portugal, while in a repeat of the previous European Championship final, England got the better of Spain.
UEFA U21 EURO – Live Broadcast
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Germany U21 vs Italy U21 – Clash of the Titans in Quarter-Final Showdown
Two European giants of youth football, Germany and Italy, go head-to-head in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship quarter-finals at the DAC Arena in Dunajská Streda.
Germany enter the knockout stage in blistering form, having topped Group B with a perfect record — the only team to do so in the group phase. Antonio Di Salvo’s side saw off Slovenia (3-0), Czechia (4-2), and defending champions England (2-1), scoring nine goals in the process — the joint-highest tally of the tournament so far. Nick Woltemade leads the Golden Boot race with four goals, including a rare U21 EURO hat-trick.
Italy, five-time champions and the most experienced team at this stage with 12 quarter-final appearances, qualified as runners-up in Group A after a decisive 1-1 draw with Spain on Matchday 3. Carmine Nunziata’s side had previously edged Romania and hosts Slovakia by the same 1-0 scoreline. Their disciplined defense has been key, conceding just two goals in the group stage.
This quarter-final marks only the third competitive U21 meeting between the nations. The series is tied at one win apiece: Italy won 1-0 in 2017 thanks to Federico Bernardeschi, while Germany prevailed 1-0 in the 2009 semi-final through Andreas Beck’s strike — en route to their first U21 title.
The most recent encounter came in a 2022 friendly, where Germany triumphed 4-2 in Ancona. Several current squad members were involved, including scorers Denis Huseinbasic and Kevin Schade. Italy were reduced to nine men in that contest, with Giorgio Cittadini and Raoul Bellanova both sent off.
Form Guide
- Germany have reached at least the semi-finals in four of the last five tournaments and are aiming for a record-equalling fourth title. Their overall U21 quarter-final record stands at W2 L4.
- Italy boast a more decorated history at this level, with six wins in 11 previous quarter-final appearances. They last lifted the trophy in 2004.
Players to Watch
- Germany: Nick Woltemade (top scorer), Brajan Gruda (joined Brighton), Nicolò Tresoldi (born in Cagliari — his father Emanuele won the U21 EURO with Italy in 1994)
- Italy: Wilfried Gnonto (already a senior international with a goal vs Germany), Niccolò Pisilli (U19 standout), Diego Coppola (also now at Brighton)
What’s at Stake
The winner of this quarter-final will face either Denmark or France in the semi-finals in Košice on June 25.
A heavyweight duel with history, talent, and a place in the final four on the line — expect intensity, quality, and a battle worthy of a senior-level classic.
