Nations League: Germany Reverses Italy 2-1, Croatia Beats France 2-0

The first round of matches in the Nations League playoffs concluded with Germany securing a crucial 2-1 win over Italy and Croatia defeating France 2-0. In the thrilling match against Italy, Germany initially conceded a goal by Tonali in the 9th minute but managed to overturn the result with goals from Klaüdinst and Goretzka in the second half. This victory gives Germany an advantage heading into the reverse fixture on German soil. Meanwhile, Croatia dominated France in Zagreb, scoring twice through Budimir and Perisic despite missing an early penalty. Denmark also edged out Portugal with a 1-0 win thanks to a late goal from Hojbjerg, while Netherlands and Spain drew 2-2 in their encounter. The playoff matches for promotion between leagues also saw exciting results, including Turkey’s 3-1 win over Hungary and Ukraine’s 3-1 triumph against Belgium.