Leon Goretzka grabs the glory in first Germany appearance since 2023
Germany's Leon Goretzka, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the soccer Nations League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Italy and Germany, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Luca Bruno]
MILAN (AP) — Leon Goretzka marked his return to international soccer by scoring what could prove to be a crucial goal for Germany’s Nations League chances. Making his first Germany appearance since November 2023, Goretzka bagged the winner in a 2-1 victory over Italy in the first leg of their Nations League quarterfinal. The Bayern Munich midfielder got in front of his marker for a header at the near post in the 76th minute. Goretzka last scored for his country almost four years ago. He fell out of favor at Bayern last season and was left out of Julian Nagelsmann’s squad for Euro 2024 despite a strong finish to the campaign.
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