Goretzka scores winner in Germany's 2-1 victory over Italy

Leon Goretzka celebrated his return to the German national team by scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Italy in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. This match, held at San Siro, marked Goretzka's first appearance for Germany since November 2023, and his goal was a decisive glancing header from a Joshua Kimmich corner in the 76th minute. Coach Julian Nagelsmann praised Goretzka for his performance, highlighting his contributions in both attack and defense, especially after a challenging year that led to his exclusion from the Euro 2024 squad. Goretzka's last international goal was nearly four years ago during Euro 2020, and his successful return comes after a period of uncertainty in his career, including being put up for sale by Bayern Munich last season. The second leg of the Nations League quarter-finals is scheduled to take place in Dortmund on Sunday.